LeBron James defends Nike. Photo; Getty Images
LeBron James, who signed a lifetime deal with Nike last month for an undisclosed amount, has come out in defence of Nike after Kanye West took jabs at the shoe company.
The athletic company recently came under fire in Kanye West’s ‘Facts’ song where the Chicago rapper says Nike treats ’employees just like slaves’ among other disses.
James is named in the track as well.
‘Gave LeBron a billi not to run away’ West, who used to collaborate with Nike for his Air Yeezy shoes, says. West now partners with Adidas.
James is asked about the song by Cleveland.com and said that he does not agree with West’s assessment of Nike.
‘Obviously I’m going to side with Nike no matter who it is,’ James says.
‘It’s just, it’s family when you talk about Nike, and I’m always on their side no matter what the situation is.’
The two-time NBA Champion said that people should assess Nike based on the quality of athlete that the brand represents.
‘We just try to put the best athletes that we can out on the floor every night,’ he says.
‘And [Nike co-founder and chairman] Phil Knight’s greatest saying is ‘Always listen to the heart of the athlete, listen to the words of the athlete.’
‘And that’s all it’s about, nothing else.’
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