Paige has to wear Nike gear when she plays for UConn, so it would be a nice fit if she also promoted Nike outside of playing for UConn. But there is absolutely no reason why that shoe contract can’t be with Puma or Addidas.
Paige had her 2 most famous and national level performances (moments) against TN and SC. Those performances in my ,mind may have been the core deciding factor for many for those NPOY honors etc.
Aside from maybe not having the same exposure for their shoes compared to if they were worn in-game on TV. Hopefully Nike signs her though so there wouldn't be a problem. Many of her shoes are already from Nike anyways, according to her mom in an interview.
I’ll drill down even more. The “Bounce” elevated Paige into the national dialogue as a possible NPOY. The narrative that no freshman woman had ever won a NPOY actually worked in her favor.
Yes. Jest
Agreed . Crumbs
On the court. Off the court? Kids can wear whatever they like. Therein lies the opportunity.
Crumbs for most. But there will be a handful who cash in big with NiL.
Yep. That game and her performance in OT made her a legend. I often think about SC missing those 3 or 4 bunnies at the end of regulation.
I believe that is correct as long as she does not display any UConn likeness or use the name. Still, even if she signed with a shoe company other than Nike, she would be obligated to wear the Nike shoes at any UConn game or function. It would be advantageous to sign with Nike, than all the players could wear her signature shoe. LOL
I agree. But if I’m Paige’s agent, I would shop every major sports apparel company before I signed with anyone.
Legend? Come on mannnnnn! Really? It’s that easy now? Legend?
Yep. One play can do it. How about Bobby Thomson?
True but Paige making a shots in an out of conference game vs a team (Tennessee) that lost its glory years ago does not a legend make in my opinion. Nor does beating the chickenhawks. Now that shot in a championship game might. Maybe standards have lowered for legendary status.
No doubt that hitting “The Bounce” in a championship game would carry more weight. But it’s worth noting that the announcers calling the game immediately referred to “The Legend” and the gal’s play by play call was every bit as powerful as the Giant’s announcer’s call many years ago, excitedly repeating, “The Giants win the pennant!”
But, my money is on her to reach that status.
It’s because of the drought.
We all hope so.
I will give my explanation. She Performs way above her physical gifts. Her mind and will are her greatest gifts and only insane practice made her shot so incredible. Add that she man's the PG position and had to lead 7 freshman and others without an AA. Stewie is the greatest but she had an incredible set of physical gifts, surrounding AA's and far less pressure.
The drought
and if she doesn't win a title they'll just say she fell short of expectations
Whatever flies your kite
LOL, I agree with that example Oldude, but I think a lot of people on this board are asking, who the hell is Bobby Thomson?
