D. Wade joins Nike’s Jordan Brand
Heat superstar guard Dwyane Wade is joining Nike's Jordan Brand.
Wade, who signed a modest $400,000 deal with Converse as a rookie, is abandoning his deal with Converse, which was set to run through the 2011-12 season. He’s joining Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul and Derek Jeter, among others, with Team Jordan, the brand named for Michael Jordan.
Wade’s first Converse shoe was released during the 2005-06 season.His signing was viewed as a way to spark the struggling brand, which is also owned by Nike. The Wade 4 was released last season, but Wade wore the Wade 1 on the court. Converse re-released a limited number of the Wade 1 last season.
“For me, the move to Jordan Brand is a dream come true,” Wade said in a statement. “As a kid, I grew up on the south side of Chicago idolizing Michael Jordan and have worked hard to achieve the same success that he’s had on the court. I have enormous respect for this brand and all that it stands for. I’m humbled to be a part of the Team Jordan family and I’m looking forward to a great future.”
The Jordan Brand, which also includes apparel, was launched in 1997.


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Hahaha Diregard that, I suck cocks.
Posted by: NBM | July 18, 2009 5:40 PM
Nike owns Converse, so no big deal. Wade wasnt very big when he signed he Converse deal. Now he is a superstar, so he just stepped up.
Posted by: Joe in NMB | July 17, 2009 6:28 PM
He's gonna do the same with the heat.
Posted by: chris | July 17, 2009 2:51 PM
I don't blame him. His converse merchandise was terrible. I just hope this isn't a sign that D-Wade has become a complete bonifide NBA diva.
Posted by: Baby Riley | July 17, 2009 11:22 AM