What’s up, guys! Today I want to talk about Klay Thompson’s shoe deal. You know, that sharpshooter from the Golden State Warriors? Yeah, that guy.
So, I started digging into this a few days ago. I was curious about how much these NBA stars make from their shoe deals. I mean, we all see them rocking those fancy sneakers on the court, right? But how much dough are they actually raking in?
First, I hit up Google, just to get a general overview. I found out that Klay’s been with this Chinese brand, Anta, since way back in 2014. Initially, he was only pulling in about 2 million a year. Not bad, but not superstar level either. But then, things got interesting.
I stumbled upon this article talking about his extension with Anta. Apparently, a few years after he first signed, they tore up the old deal and gave him a brand new 10-year contract. And guess what? It was worth a whopping 80 million dollars! Can you believe that? 80 million bucks just for wearing some shoes!
- Signed with Anta in 2014 for $2 million per year.
- Got a new 10-year deal in 2017 for up to $80 million.
- Now rocking his 10th signature shoe with Anta.
I kept digging, trying to find out more about this Anta brand. Turns out, they’re a pretty big deal in China. And for Klay, signing with them meant he got his own signature shoe, which is a huge deal for any player. Plus, the money was way better than what the usual American brands were offering.
I also read that Klay’s been wearing his 10th signature sneaker all season. And they just released it to the public. It’s got all these Roman numeral “X” marks all over it, which I guess is a nod to it being his 10th shoe.
A Smart Move
Honestly, I think Klay made a smart move going with Anta. He went against the usual Nike trend and carved out his own path. And now, he’s got one of the longest-running signature shoe lines with a Chinese brand. That’s pretty impressive if you ask me.
So yeah, that’s the story of Klay Thompson’s shoe deal. It’s a pretty wild ride, from a couple million a year to a massive 80 million dollar contract. It just goes to show how much these shoe deals can be worth to these NBA stars.
And for Klay helped the Warriors win four NBA championships, I think he deserves it.
Alright, that’s all I’ve got for today. Let me know what you guys think in the comments!
