Steph Curry surprised many fans by choosing Li-Ning instead of Anta, but was it really a surprise?
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In this quick commentary episode, I share my initial thoughts on Steph's reported long-term partnership with Li-Ning, why many sneakerheads saw this coming, and why the move may make strategic sense despite Anta being the larger company.
Topics include:
β’ Steph Curry's reported Li-Ning agreement
β’ Why the viral "$1.9 billion" number doesn't add up
β’ Li-Ning vs. Anta in the Chinese basketball market
β’ Jimmy Butler's existing Li-Ning connection
β’ Kyrie Irving's role with Anta
β’ The reputation of Li-Ning and Way of Wade performance shoes
β’ Sneakerhead reactions and industry perspective
β’ Why Steph often aligns himself with emerging opportunities
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