Zion Williamson, the most elite NBA rookie since LeBron James, signed a shoe deal with Nike Inc.’s Jordan brand.
Zion who was top pick in last month’s pro basketball draft will become one of Nike’s most important endorsers, joining a list that includes Michael Jordan, James and Cristiano Ronaldo. Terms of the agreement weren’t released, but it likely ranks among the most expensive shoe deals ever given to an NBA rookie.
signing Williamson to the agreement four months after the Duke University player hurt his knee when his Nike sneakers fell apart in a game. The incident briefly sent Nike shares down 1.7 percent, and the Beaverton, Oregon-based company 
Since I was a kid, I dreamed of making it to the league and having the type of impact on the game Michael Jordan had and continues to have today,” Williamson, 19, said in the statement.
We definitely can’t wait to see what’s in store from the Jordan brand stay tune for more updates
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