Wildly Successful Athlete Brands (And Others That Have Failed Miserably)

Fail: Klay Thompson’s Obscure Shoe Deal

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“I am honored to be an Anta brand endorser,” Klay Thompson said. While Thompson speaks highly of his shoe deal, others might not be as interested. The China-based sports brand, Anta, signed the Golden State Warrior to a ten-year contract worth $80 million.

Thompson might not be a failure as far as his personal brand is concerned, but these shoes don’t help at all. Americans usually prefer Nike or Adidas when it comes to sportswear. The Anta shoe might have some success internationally, but this is a failure domestically.