Over the past few years we’ve seen brands such as New Balance and Puma break back out onto the basketball scene. Skechers is the latest brand to announce a re-entry into the basketball world — and it appears Joel Embiid might be their new face.
The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported that the reigning MVP is nearing a deal to become Skecher’s star pitchman.
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: https://t.