CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: nba | pageType: stories | “Since I was a kid, I dreamed of making it to the league & having the type of impact on the game Michael Jordan had & continues to have today. What makes the situation even more impressive is that Williamson had the opportunity to earn more money from other competitors, but ultimately settled on the Jordan Brand for the opportunity of wearing the logo of his favorite player. He was one of those special athletes I looked up to.”, “Zion’s incredible determination, character and play are inspiring,” Michael Jordan said in a statement. Zion Williamson signed a multiyear deal with Nike's Jordan Brand yesterday, concluding one of the highest profile sneaker bidding wars we've ever seen.. Why it matters: Zion's deal is worth a reported $75 million over seven years, which would make this the biggest shoe deal since Nike signed LeBron James for $90 million in 2003. New Orleans Pelicans rookie superstar Zion Williamson agreed to a shoe contract with Jordan Brand on Tuesday. ... given Zion’s notorious Nike … The shoe was designed for Oklahoma City Thunder star forward Paul George, who has a $5.5 million shoe deal with Nike… Williamson, the first Generation Z athlete to have a signature line with Jordan Brand and Nike, will debut the Zion 1 on Tuesday when the Pelicans host the … "I feel incredibly blessed to be a part of the Jordan Brand family," Williamson said in a press release. Payton says LeBron is 'better all-around' than M.J. ESPN's Dan Le Batard doesn't think Nike has to worry too much in the wake of Duke star Zion Williamson's PG 2.5 shoe falling apart 36 seconds into Wednesday's 88-72 loss to North Carolina. According to Rovell, Williamson's deal is among the highest guaranteed contracts Nike has agreed to. Williamson signed with Jordan Brand in … — Zion Williamson (@Zionwilliamson) July 23, 2019 Terms of Williamson's deal with Jordan Brand haven't yet been revealed, but the contract is … The deal is for seven years, according to Adam Zagoria of … Zion Williamson signs shoe deal with Nike’s Jordan Brand. Left money on the table for his dream of wearing the logo of his favorite player. While we have not heard official numbers yet, the rumors are he did get that money. Williamson was wearing Nike's PG 2.5, which retails for $110. According to one report, the endorsement deal was originally around seven years and $75 million. 1 pick in a decade. The deal was worth a reported $75 million over seven years, trailing only the deal signed by … Zion's shoe loyalty became a huge storyline this past year when the then-Duke star saw his Nike sneaker break less than one minute into a February game against arch-rival North Carolina -- the most anticipated matchup of the season. There are rumors Puma had offered even a larger contact, but Williamson wanted to be a Jordan brand guy. "Since I was a kid, I dreamed of making it to the league and having the … All Rights Reserved. Zion Williamson announced via Instagram yesterday that he has signed on to become the newest face of Nike’s Jordan Brand, ending one of the most awaited sneaker sagas in recent history. nike counter-sues kawhi leonard, says clippers star 'seeks to re-write history' in logo spat “I feel incredibly blessed to be a part of the Jordan Brand family," Williamson said in a statement. Share this: … “He’s an essential part of the new talent that will help lead the brand into the future. Transcendent Duke freshman Zion Williamson’s left Nike sneaker blew up 33 seconds into the Blue Devils’ game with rival North Carolina. While still a rookie, he already is a huge marketing presence — Summer League in Las Vegas sold out to see him the first two nights (people ended up disappointed) — and it was estimated he would make north of $10 million a year on his rookie shoe deal. That’s when Williamson’s shoe blew apart in the biggest regular season game of the year against Duke’s arch rival, and ironically Michael Jordan’s alma mater, North Carolina.. Williamson was subsequently shelved with a right knee sprain and remained … Nike is dealing with a public relations nightmare after Duke freshman basketball star Zion Williamson suffered a knee injury when his Nike sneaker tore apart Wednesday night. But it became a technicality that his shoe paycheck would come from Nike five months ago. Assuming that's true, that would mean that Williamson's shoe deal with Nike easily surpasses $100 million.