Nike's Million-Dollar Babies
After signing high-school basketball star LeBron James to a $90 million ad deal, Nike signed a 13-year-old soccer phenom to a $1 million pact. What do you think?
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I don't see what the problem is. I mean, we're talking about kids who are good at sports.
Melanie Schaum
Homemaker -
If that's what Nike has to do to make people finally pay attention to them, that's what they have to do.
Donna Geary
Graduate Student -
Does this $90 million mean LeBron won't go to college? His education should really come first.
Arthur Robles
Office Manager -
Nike may see LeBron James as the heir to Michael Jordan, but it remains to be seen whether he has MJ's wooden charm.
Paul Pearsall
Attorney -
This is no surprise. Nike has a rich tradition of employing minors.
Chris Vinson
Systems Analyst -
They're giving $90 million to a high-school student? Excuse me, I have to spit up my last three meals.
Tom Nashua
Landscaper
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