Joel Embiid deep in talks with Skechers to become brand's 'star pitchman'
Skechers, the popular footwear brand, is starting a new basketball division and is in deep discussions about adding a high-profile endorser to anchor the launch. Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid, the NBA’s reigning MVP, is nearing a deal to become Skechers’ star pitchman, industry sources briefed on the talks told The Athletic. A deal has not been signed yet, but Embiid wore a Skechers shoe for the first time during 76ers practice Wednesday with the brand’s performance staff on site as he begins to test out the sneaker, sources said. Embiid will begin wearing the new Skechers shoe in games once the deal is fully complete, according to a source.
Source: Mike Vorkunov, Shams Charania, Shams Charania and Mike Vorkunov @ The Athletic
Source: Mike Vorkunov, Shams Charania, Shams Charania and Mike Vorkunov @ The Athletic
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Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Skechers signing Embiid would be interesting, but probably not even be their best bit of marketing this year. That, of course, belongs to their food court in Gardena:
latimes.com/food/story/202… – 2:49 PM
Skechers signing Embiid would be interesting, but probably not even be their best bit of marketing this year. That, of course, belongs to their food court in Gardena:
latimes.com/food/story/202… – 2:49 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Joel Embiid is nearing an endorsement deal with Sketchers, per @ShamsCharania and @MikeVorkunov 🔥 pic.twitter.com/UwhbYXACS8 – 2:43 PM
Joel Embiid is nearing an endorsement deal with Sketchers, per @ShamsCharania and @MikeVorkunov 🔥 pic.twitter.com/UwhbYXACS8 – 2:43 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
While Joel Embiid would cause the biggest ripple, Knicks All-Star Julius Randle and Clippers guard Terance Mann are expected to sign deals and be part of Skechers new basketball class, industry sources said.
Full details at @TheAthletic: theathletic.com/4974336/2023/1… – 2:35 PM
While Joel Embiid would cause the biggest ripple, Knicks All-Star Julius Randle and Clippers guard Terance Mann are expected to sign deals and be part of Skechers new basketball class, industry sources said.
Full details at @TheAthletic: theathletic.com/4974336/2023/1… – 2:35 PM
Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
76ers’ Joel Embiid – the reigning NBA MVP – is nearing an endorsement deal with Skechers as the footwear company launches a basketball division, sources tell me and @shamscharania.
Story at @TheAthletic on Skechers working on a new star pitchman: theathletic.com/4974336/2023/1… – 2:32 PM
76ers’ Joel Embiid – the reigning NBA MVP – is nearing an endorsement deal with Skechers as the footwear company launches a basketball division, sources tell me and @shamscharania.
Story at @TheAthletic on Skechers working on a new star pitchman: theathletic.com/4974336/2023/1… – 2:32 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
76ers’ Joel Embiid – the reigning NBA MVP – is nearing an endorsement deal with Skechers as the footwear company launches a basketball division, sources tell me and @MikeVorkunov.
Story at @TheAthletic on Skechers working on a new star pitchman: theathletic.com/4974336/2023/1… – 2:32 PM
76ers’ Joel Embiid – the reigning NBA MVP – is nearing an endorsement deal with Skechers as the footwear company launches a basketball division, sources tell me and @MikeVorkunov.
Story at @TheAthletic on Skechers working on a new star pitchman: theathletic.com/4974336/2023/1… – 2:32 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
In non-Harden news, Nick Nurse said that Tyrese Maxey, P.J. Tucker, Danuel House Jr. and Furkan Korkmaz all practiced today. Joel Embiid also told us that he is hopeful to make his preseason debut Friday after missing Monday’s game in Brooklyn with an illness. – 2:16 PM
In non-Harden news, Nick Nurse said that Tyrese Maxey, P.J. Tucker, Danuel House Jr. and Furkan Korkmaz all practiced today. Joel Embiid also told us that he is hopeful to make his preseason debut Friday after missing Monday’s game in Brooklyn with an illness. – 2:16 PM
Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
“…I stay with if he’s here, we go, and if he’s not here, we go. We got work to do…”
Joel Embiid and other #Sixers gave their reactions to James Harden missing practice today sixerswire.usatoday.com/lists/joel-emb… via @SixersWire – 2:06 PM
“…I stay with if he’s here, we go, and if he’s not here, we go. We got work to do…”
Joel Embiid and other #Sixers gave their reactions to James Harden missing practice today sixerswire.usatoday.com/lists/joel-emb… via @SixersWire – 2:06 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Joel Embiid had an Embiid reaction to Harden missing practice: “Maybe he has something to do. I’m not sure…I didn’t know if anything was going on, because he’s been here. He wasn’t here today, so obviously I think he probably had something important to do or something came up” – 1:31 PM
Joel Embiid had an Embiid reaction to Harden missing practice: “Maybe he has something to do. I’m not sure…I didn’t know if anything was going on, because he’s been here. He wasn’t here today, so obviously I think he probably had something important to do or something came up” – 1:31 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Joel Embiid, who goes on to say team had a good practice, on James Harden’s absence: “Maybe he had something to do” pic.twitter.com/FelUC0oqpf – 1:30 PM
Joel Embiid, who goes on to say team had a good practice, on James Harden’s absence: “Maybe he had something to do” pic.twitter.com/FelUC0oqpf – 1:30 PM
Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Joel Embiid on being a leader for this group through the James Harden stuff #Sixers pic.twitter.com/2Cj5bAVUhB – 1:26 PM
Joel Embiid on being a leader for this group through the James Harden stuff #Sixers pic.twitter.com/2Cj5bAVUhB – 1:26 PM
Noah Levick @NoahLevick
Joel Embiid said he’s feeling better, plans to play in preseason finale.
Embiid said he didn’t know why James Harden wasn’t at practice, what’s coming next with Harden. – 1:11 PM
Joel Embiid said he’s feeling better, plans to play in preseason finale.
Embiid said he didn’t know why James Harden wasn’t at practice, what’s coming next with Harden. – 1:11 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most free throws per game since the merger:
8.1 — Joel Embiid
7.4 — James Harden
The 76ers have led the league in free throws since Harden got traded to Philly. pic.twitter.com/bK5QkbNWnJ – 12:27 PM
Most free throws per game since the merger:
8.1 — Joel Embiid
7.4 — James Harden
The 76ers have led the league in free throws since Harden got traded to Philly. pic.twitter.com/bK5QkbNWnJ – 12:27 PM
Tony Mejia @MejiaDinero
Jaren Jackson, Jr. is favored to repeat as DPOY, but a strong crop of candidates seek top honors in 23-24. Cavs F Evan Mobley is a co-favorite at DK, stars Giannis & Embiid can rise up, and kids Wembanyama & Holmgren will make an impact. From @sportingnews
sportingnews.com/us/betting/new… – 11:25 AM
Jaren Jackson, Jr. is favored to repeat as DPOY, but a strong crop of candidates seek top honors in 23-24. Cavs F Evan Mobley is a co-favorite at DK, stars Giannis & Embiid can rise up, and kids Wembanyama & Holmgren will make an impact. From @sportingnews
sportingnews.com/us/betting/new… – 11:25 AM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
“I can’t wait to see what he comes up with.”
“Expect the unexpected.”
“It’ll cause some havoc.”
Nick Nurse is known for an aggressive, creative defensive style. We’ve already seen glimpses during the Sixers’ preseason — even without Joel Embiid.
inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… – 10:55 AM
“I can’t wait to see what he comes up with.”
“Expect the unexpected.”
“It’ll cause some havoc.”
Nick Nurse is known for an aggressive, creative defensive style. We’ve already seen glimpses during the Sixers’ preseason — even without Joel Embiid.
inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… – 10:55 AM
More on this storyline
Skechers is expected to launch its new basketball division with a class of NBA players. While Embiid would cause the biggest ripple, New York Knicks All-Star Julius Randle and Los Angeles Clippers guard Terance Mann are expected to sign with the brand as well, industry sources said. -via The Athletic / October 18, 2023
PHLY Sixers: Joel Embiid on James Harden: “I didn’t know if anything was going on because he’s been here. He wasn’t here today, so obviously I think he probably had something important to do or something came up. But guys know what it is.” -via Twitter / October 18, 2023