Man, I have sat in the room with an NFL player and his agent. Nike and Adidas contracts being discussed.Bro, I’ve broken down recruiting data, I’ve broken down brand value, I’ve broken down recruits who I knew personally who chose Nike affiliated schools due to NIL deals, I’ve broken down how we’ve already had a breach of contract w/ Adidas & provided evidence, I’ve mentioned the financial break down, & it don’t matter. So I just let the “it’s simple” fans just carry on.
The agent wanted adidas because the money was much much more. The player wanted Nike because that’s what he liked to wear and was used to nike.
Needless to say the player got his choice. I just hate his shoe size was 1.5 bigger than mine. I did enjoy the free shirts and other gear though.