Agree. If he did sue, it'd be as leverage for a bigger deal.
I can't see it happening though just for the simple fact it's a terrible decision for a rising star to shut out the biggest shoe maker in the world.
Zion Williamson could possibly sue Nike?
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Agree. If he did sue, it'd be as leverage for a bigger deal.
I can't see it happening though just for the simple fact it's a terrible decision for a rising star to shut out the biggest shoe maker in the world.
Isn't that kind of like calling the cops because your drug dealer sold you some ****** drugs?
Even if he wasn't planning on signing with Nike why would he alienate a bidder for his services? Take Nike out of the equation and UA is bidding against nobody.
You’re right. It was hysterical to see the owners of the nfl admit that they colluded to stop Kap from playing in the league
I don't know if Zion should sue, but I'm guessing there are a lot of schools evaluating their Nike contracts right now. This will certainly be used as negative recruiting for future star recruits. I'm sure Self is working on adding this to his recruiting pitch as we speak.
You are seriously saying kids will turn their back on Nike because of a one time fluke accident?
You’re going to be disappointed
Lol. A once in a million chance of a shoe blowing out isn't going to cause schools to walk from that Nike money or recruits to stop wanting to wear it.
Is he that hurt? I swear everyone is acting like his career is over.
Sure, and why not Puma or Adidas? I don't follow the sneaker wars all that closely but my impression was that it's Nike and UA and then everyone else fighting for relative scraps.
Indeed. I am not a lawyer but I know terms like "reasonable person" and "standard of care"...and so if Nike has an inspection protocol at all (which they do) then they can't be solely liable for this. Those shoes travel miles in different temps/humidity, glue could breakdown, etc - not to mention were handled by other people, etc. Settlement if anything. Plus he probably has insurance if injury drops draft status.
http://www.ncaa.org/about/resources/insurance/loss-value-faqs
It's a big deal because it highlights what could have happened. If it wasn't for a stupid and outdated rule he wouldn't even be at Duke playing for tuition, room and board. He'd be in the NBA, where it's already obvious he belongs.
If I'm Nike's attorney I'd demand that any previous cash payments made to Zion or his family be deducted (with interest) from the settlement.
