This year's champion Banqueiro will sign the first endorsement contract for a sneaker brand

2022-07-29 12:59

This year's champion Banqueiro will sign the first endorsement contract for a sneaker brand


19-year-old forward Paul Banqueiro, the No. 1 pick with the Orlando Magic this year, will sign his first career sneaker with Jordan Brand, according to Sham Charania of The Athletic. Brand contract endorsement.


Banqueiro averaged 17.2 points, 7.8 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.9 blocks per game in the NCAA game on behalf of Duke University's Blue Devils men's basketball team, and also led the team to the Final Four. He won the ACC Rookie of the Year, First Team and Rookie of the Year honors.


And Banqueiro, who debuted as the No. 1 pick, also played in the Summer League in Las Vegas for the Magic. He scored up to 23 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a single game. and 2 blocked shots. He can play stably in terms of ball control, offense, physical fitness, passing and grabbing on the court, and his level is even comparable to some legends in the league. At the same time, he is also considered to be able to inherit James as a versatile scorer and a scorer. The role of the main attacking force.


It is worth mentioning that Banqueiro also wore Jordan Brand sneakers to play in the summer league, so Jordan Brand included the rookie in the endorsement list of players, and the currently signed cooperative players also include Dallas Mavericks. Xavier's head Luka Doncic, Boston Celtics' Jayson Tatum, Phoenix Suns general Chris Paul, Los Angeles Lakers veteran Russell Westbrook and the recent acquisition of New Orleans The 2019 No. 1 pick Zion Williamson and others on the Pelicans' max contract extension.


It is reported that Banqueiro has met with other sneaker brands in recent weeks, and it is expected that he will choose Jordan Brand, and the brand has also provided him with a long-term sneaker endorsement contract. The champion will be the first to sign this year. The rookie of sneaker brand endorsement.