Every year, between the Draft and the start of the regular season, the main equipment manufacturers make their market among rookies. This year again, Nike stands out with 13 starters under contract, including obviously Victor Wembanyama (Spurs). The comma mark also signed Bilal Coulibaly (Wizards), the twins Ausar and Amen Thompson (Pistons and Rockets) or even Brandon Miller (Hornets).
If we take the Top 10 from the last Draft, Nike has signed seven players since we also find Anthony Black (Magic) and Cason Wallace (Thunder)! To which must be added Kobe Brown (Clippers), Keyonte George (Jazz), Jordan Hawkins Pelicans), Derek Lively II and Olivier-Maxence Prosper (Mavericks) and Julian Strawther (Nuggets).
No big catch for Jordan Brand
On the adidas side, we have signed Grady Dick (Raptors) and Jalen Hood-Schifino (Lakers), while Puma is already working on a signature shoe for Scoot Henderson. At Under Armour, we picked up Jarace Walker (Pacers).
Finally, Jordan Brand remained discreet with Jaime Jaquez Jr. (Heat), Cam Whitmore (Rockets), Marcus Sasser (Pistons) and Jett Howard (Magic). Last season, the Nike subsidiary caught Paolo Banchero in its nets.
