The devastating death of Kobe Bryant has caused Nike to lose one of its great ambassadors. After the absence of one of the best players in the history of basketball, the American brand has decided to withdraw from the market all products related to the former Los Angeles Lakers player.
Nike wants to avoid that it is marketed with its image with the appearance of speculators that sell Kobe Bryant products in other markets at a higher price, as reported ESPN, citing company sources. On the website of the brand it is observed that when you click on a product you redirect to a screen where there is a message to the athlete.
“Kobe was one of the best athletes of his generation and has had an immeasurable impact on the world of sports and the basketball community. He was a beloved member of the Nike family. We will miss him a lot. Mamba forever,” ends the message that It appears on the Oregon brand website.
It was usual to see Kobe Bryant in events where the brand was promoted or wear garments with his logo in his time as a player. The former Lakers landed in Nike in 2003 and his figure has been vital for Nike, which paid him up to 15 million euros for the sponsorship of his shoes.
This announcement thus joins the multiple consequences caused by the tragedy of his death. In recent days it has been announced that the game that the Lakers had to play on Tuesday against the Clippers is postponed, in addition to the Angels players being advised by a psychologist.
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