IUCrazy2 Posted February 21, 2019 Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 Anybody think Zion getting hurt as a result of his Nike's falling apart might be used by Adidas on the recruiting front? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billingsley99 Posted February 21, 2019 Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 15 minutes ago, IUCrazy2 said: Anybody think Zion getting hurt as a result of his Nike's falling apart might be used by Adidas on the recruiting front? Nike will use it to say things like Zion's game is so strong not even shoes can contain him. Insert Zion in place of Chuck Norris in all the punch lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEFFVETTE Posted February 21, 2019 Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 Victor Oladipo blew out a shoe his freshman year playing defense. Hearing Bilas talk about Zion like it never happened before was killing me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted February 21, 2019 Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 25 minutes ago, IUCrazy2 said: Anybody think Zion getting hurt as a result of his Nike's falling apart might be used by Adidas on the recruiting front? Probably. But if I were Zion I'd hang onto those shoes. In 45 days or so those could be worth a pretty penny. Of course I don't know if shoes provided by university actually means property of player or property of Duke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billingsley99 Posted February 21, 2019 Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 1 minute ago, Seeking6 said: Probably. But if I were Zion I'd hang onto those shoes. In 45 days or so those could be worth a pretty penny. Of course I don't know if shoes provided by university actually means property of player or property of Duke. They used to not be school property. I had several sets from players when a some friends were managers at IU. Had lots of stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEFFVETTE Posted February 21, 2019 Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 7 minutes ago, Billingsley99 said: They used to not be school property. I had several sets from players when a some friends were managers at IU. Had lots of stuff Unless you play football at O$U and trade jerseys for tattoos. Then the the coach gets fired!! 😂😂😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steubenhoosier Posted February 21, 2019 Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 Have heard several comments this morning from various players suggesting that Zion should be wearing Lebron's shoes. That essentially, he is too big for the shoes that Nike has provided and that his body type, skill set, and the amount of pressure he puts on his feet are similar to LJ. In saying all this, frankly I don't really care. Too much has been made of Zion, Duke, the whole situation...especially the slobberfest that ESPN continues to broadcast. I am sure the kid will be okay. I am sure Duke will be okay. I am sure Nike will be okay. Time to move on. Game is over. Lot more games, lot more teams, to cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Zlinedavid Posted February 21, 2019 Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 38 minutes ago, Steubenhoosier said: Have heard several comments this morning from various players suggesting that Zion should be wearing Lebron's shoes. That essentially, he is too big for the shoes that Nike has provided and that his body type, skill set, and the amount of pressure he puts on his feet are similar to LJ. To me, that's the value and insight that Nike (or whoever) should be bringing to a university sports program. OK, we all know the brand of gear selected is for attracting recruits, but wouldn't it be great to say "You'll be swimming in Nikes, AND they could help make your game better."? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted February 21, 2019 Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 This is how bad we are this year...we are discussing a Duke player blowing out a sneaker! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUCrazy2 Posted February 21, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 1 hour ago, rico said: This is how bad we are this year...we are discussing a Duke player blowing out a sneaker! And spraining his knee....but yeah, unless I am going to complain about our team some more, I don't have a bunch to talk about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted February 21, 2019 Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 2 minutes ago, IUCrazy2 said: And spraining his knee....but yeah, unless I am going to complain about our team some more, I don't have a bunch to talk about. Bingo.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zlinedavid Posted February 21, 2019 Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 2 hours ago, rico said: This is how bad we are this year...we are discussing a Duke player blowing out a sneaker! I can start making sheep jokes again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted February 21, 2019 Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 12 minutes ago, Zlinedavid said: I can start making sheep jokes again. Just don't get caught in a fence!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgambill Posted February 21, 2019 Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 Thing is that could have ruined his career. Kid should be in the NBA not playing at Duke risking his future. That should be the lead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BGleas Posted February 21, 2019 Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 The big debate right now is whether Zion should sit out the rest of the season. Wonder how everyone feels about that? First let's get this part out of the way, Zion can and should do whatever he wants and is best for him. With that said, its fun to debate and I have two different opinions on it. 1) If the reason for sitting out the rest of the season is fear of injury, then I find that kind of lame. It's not like he's going to not play basketball between now and signing his first contract/endorsement deal. You can blow out a knee playing pick-up basketball or in a private workout just as easily as you could in a college game. Basketball players are going to play the game regardless of when/where and there's always a chance of injury. 2) Conversely, if Zion sent out a release today saying he's leaving Duke because he's built a big enough brand to where he is ready monetize himself and that he's signing with an agent and immediately getting millions in endorsement deals from shoe companies, Gatorade, Beats by Dre, etc., then I would have no problem with that. I wouldn't like bailing on your team, but I'd really have no problem with it at all. Would any of you wait 90 days to receive $100M if you could get it today? I wouldn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted February 21, 2019 Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 I guess I am to old school but I just can't fathom this mentality of sitting out games if you are healthy to play. To me this enables kids to just quit on their commitment to their teammates and coaches and quitting is not a good character to have. I would bet that MJ or any of those great players back then would ever thought about sitting out just for their draft stock. Done with my rant but these kind of discussions are ridiculous to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybergates Posted February 21, 2019 Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 He was wearing PG 2.5, Paul George's signature shoe. I find that oddly amusing for some reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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