“I Wanted to Be the Next Michael Jordan”- Odell Beckham Jr Issues a Statement After Suing Nike for a Whopping $20 Million
Odell Beckham Jr is one of the hottest free agents in the NFL right now. And over the past few weeks he has been in the news being linked to multiple teams such as the Los Angeles Rams and Dallas Cowboys among others. However, this time around the Super Bowl-winning wide receiver is in the news for having sued sportswear giant Nike for a whopping $20 million.
— Odell Beckham Jr (@obj) November 15, 2022
A statement issued by Odell Beckham Jr clarified his reasons in doing so. He said, “Being a Nike Athlete and Brand Icon was a dream I’ve had since being a young boy. I wanted to be the next Michael Jordan, Bo Jackson, LeBron James or Kobe Bryant in the Nike Family. When Nike exercised its right of first refusal to match the Adidas offer and not only kept me as a Nike Athlete, but also made me one of their Brand Icons – my dream had been fulfilled.”
Odell Beckham Jr added, “Unfortunately, Nike did not honor its commitments. Throughout our partnership, I have kept my promise and fulfilled my obligations to the brand. I am extremely disappointed that I’ve had to take these measures to ensure Nike fulfills their obligations and promises.”
Odell Beckham Jr lands a big blow on Nike
He continued, “Today, I’m taking a stand not just for me, but to set a precedent for all athletes who have dedicated their life to the sport they love – especially those who don’t have the means to stand up for themselves. We are held responsible for fulfilling our obligations under our contracts, but we also have to hold powerful companies like Nike accountable for honoring their commitments too.”
Cowboys fans before yesterday’s game telling Jerry Jones to sign Odell Beckham Jr. pic.twitter.com/zqkec3G2RG
— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) November 14, 2022
The problem arises from the fact that in 2017, Nike exercised its right to a first refusal by matching the offer made by Adidas for Odell Beckham Jr. However things soured this year as ‘OBJ’ alleges that Nike failed to pay him over $2 million that was owed in March based on alleged technical violations of his agreement via the footwear and gloves he used in games.
Many believe that given the downfall Odell Beckham Jr has had since the height of his prowess in 2017, Nike might have changed their minds about retaining his services.
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