James Gordon
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Shaq On Why He Left Reebok For Walmart Shoe Deal
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BmoreGorilla
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Y’all know damn well y’all wouldn’t cop them shyts
it’s like starburys, you respect the initiative but kids who rock them gonna get clowned to death at school. Sad but true.
YoungMoneyCashMoneyBoy
Superstar
Shameless
GnauzBookOfRhymes
Superstar
You think Reebok would’ve said no if Shaq said he wanted to stay on the roster? Of course not.
Shaq seems like a humble and honest dude. I’ll give him the benefit of any doubt.
get these nets
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Reebok Ends Deal With O'Neal as It Cuts Endorsement Spending
Reebok Ends Deal With O’Neal as It Cuts Endorsement Spending
July 1, 1998
BOSTON —
Reebok International Ltd., which has cut its spending on high-priced endorsement contracts with star athletes, ended its relationship with basketball star Shaquille O’Neal on Tuesday.
Reebok and O’Neal’s agent said in a joint statement that the six-year deal, which made the Los Angeles Laker center one of the game’s highest-paid stars, has benefited both parties, but that the two are parting ways.
Reebok critics have said that the high-priced O’Neal endorsements helped sell few shoes.
Stoughton, Mass.-based Reebok said in December that it would renegotiate its star endorsement contracts, at a cost of $15 million to $20 million, and use fewer athletes and teams in advertisements.
“I think probably what this deal signifies . . . is that within the industry paying massive amounts for a hero-athlete . . . is on the wane,” said Michael Atmore, editor in chief of Footwear News, a weekly trade magazine.
“You might see more of this in the industry in the next year or two,” he said.
Reebok’s stock rose 50 cents to close at $27.69 on the New York Stock Exchange.
Reebok Ends Deal With O'Neal as It Cuts Endorsement Spending
Reebok Ends Deal With O’Neal as It Cuts Endorsement Spending
July 1, 1998
BOSTON —
Reebok International Ltd., which has cut its spending on high-priced endorsement contracts with star athletes, ended its relationship with basketball star Shaquille O’Neal on Tuesday.
Reebok and O’Neal’s agent said in a joint statement that the six-year deal, which made the Los Angeles Laker center one of the game’s highest-paid stars, has benefited both parties, but that the two are parting ways.
Reebok critics have said that the high-priced O’Neal endorsements helped sell few shoes.
Stoughton, Mass.-based Reebok said in December that it would renegotiate its star endorsement contracts, at a cost of $15 million to $20 million, and use fewer athletes and teams in advertisements.
“I think probably what this deal signifies . . . is that within the industry paying massive amounts for a hero-athlete . . . is on the wane,” said Michael Atmore, editor in chief of Footwear News, a weekly trade magazine.
“You might see more of this in the industry in the next year or two,” he said.
Reebok’s stock rose 50 cents to close at $27.69 on the New York Stock Exchange.
NobleDrewAli
Superstar
I won’t ever talk about someone less fortunate but y’all know damn well whoever is caught wearing Shaq’s will be clowned into the depths of hell.
RadaMillz
Superstar
I had a pair of shaqs 
ignorethis
RIP Fresh RIP Doe RIP Phat
The struggle was realI had a pair of shaqs
Starburys too
The 2 for 69.99 Filas saved my life.
Same those shyts wore out so quick lol