Brehs, Nike is owed a lot of gratitude for the popularity of sports

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Its amazing what a company from Beaverton, Oregon has become but its true. This is largely off of their advertising team. For what seems like forever, Nike just 'gets it'. Let's stroll though memory lane for a second to some of Nike's finest moments, of which there are many.

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPmfbhVGbIQ]Nike Basketball Commercial [Extended] - YouTube[/ame]

Ballers all around the world were trying to emulate this shyt on the commercial. I bet half the people here could hum the melody to this commercial.



This is one of those times Nike as a whole gets their athletes from all over together this shyt on everyone else. Even Kobe appears in this one. The imagery is great.



This was when Bo Jackson was undeniably America's most favorite athlete. Seems tame now, but to have those many stars in a commercial was :dj2: when this dropped



This is when they take an eclectic group of athletes, a song that isn't so obvious and that Nike magic just takes over and you can't pull your self away from the commercial.



This is when the world loved him all over. I guess he'll just have to settle for being the best basketball player in the world now.



Every last one of us here was like :ohhh: when this commercial dropped. Definitely one of Nike's most memorable commericals



Moreso for the significance of it. I am not a role model, but everyone wanted those Air Max CB34. nikkas wasn't catching lead over Karl Malone's L.A. Gears.



One that most have probably never seen but Federer's swag was on full display. This is probably his best Nike ad.



This was when Ronaldinho was undeniably the best soccer player in the world. There is an artistry to this.



Never afraid of controversy, Nike flies into it head on.



Ever need some motivation, watch this.



This was a passing of the torch at this time. Sampras was next. Classic commercial



Just enjoy the prettiest swing ever, goodbye baseball indeed.



More baseball, some good humor



Juelz at his best and Just Blaze on the beat. Just an ill commercial



Speaking of music, this is when Nike is at its best, it takes what is already one the greatest songs ever and motivates. Makes you want to become better.



Michael Jordan narration of athletes under his shoe company.



Speaking of Michael, this company was built off of the back of one athlete though. Every time I watch this commercial, it makes me want to work harder.

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The revolution was televised. Enjoy.
 
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I remember that second comming commercial was semi contoversial, as it was the first major ad with kobe after he peeled beckys cheeks in CO. He was radioactive back then.
 

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they hate Nike
 

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Its amazing what a company from Beaverton, Oregon has become but its true. This is largely off of their advertising team. For what seems like forever, Nike just 'gets it'. Let's stroll though memory lane for a second to some of Nike's finest moments, of which there are many.


Speaking of Michael, this company was built off of the backs of thousands of Chinese. Every time I watch this commercial, it makes me want to work harder.

Added Bonus

Michael Jordan 'Banned' Commercial - YouTube

The revolution was televised. Enjoy.
 

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Gah damn at those MJ videos:damn:

Going to hit the gym and the books now!
 

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It's all about money.
They bought into hockey equipment. Then, sold it when it wasn't profitable enough.
Nike doesn't step into a sport that doesn't have money potential.
 
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