SUMMARY
- Allen Iverson and Shaquille O'Neal currently hold prominent roles at Reebok.
- Both individuals have represented Reebok during their career through the 90s and 2000s.
Allen Iverson is most known for being arguably the most influential athlete out of the NBA. The former NBA point guard was a spectacle on the court. His handles and scoring abilities were through the roof, which is why he was rightfully crowned MVP twice during his career. Not only was he a dominant 4x scoring champion, but he also was a crafty defensive piece. Iverson played for 14 seasons before retiring in 2010.
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Today, people praise Iverson for influencing an elite set of athletes like Kyrie Irving and even Giannis Antetokounmpo. The former Philadelphia 76ers guard had incredible handles. While it was Tim Hardaway who brought in the killer crossover move, it was Iverson who often spammed the floor with the technique. Not only was he an influential basketball player, but he was a prominent figure in society.
AI was responsible for bringing hip-hop culture to the NBA and he was a fashion icon back in the day as well. Hence, multiple brands including Reebok thought he would make a great face to put on their billboards and advertisements.
Allen Iverson and Shaquille O’Neal have assumed new roles as Reebok representatives
Allen Iverson and Shaquille O’Neal are possibly the most iconic and prominent NBA stars associated with Reebok. The sports brand recently welcomed Iverson as their Vice President of Basketball and Shaq was appointed as their President of Basketball. During an appearance on the Big Podcast, Iverson claimed that ever since he assumed the role, people have been asking him to give them shoes and job roles.
“I’m telling you… everybody and their mom, ‘Hook my team up man. And give me a spot at Reebok man. Give me a job.’ I’m like, ‘Listen, man, lemme see a resume or something man.’ You know what I’m saying? I’m talking about damn near every day for the first month… I had to deal with that,” he told O’Neal. The 2x MVP has been with Reebok for a while, which is why he was able to land a proper position with the brand.
Allen Iverson is set to receive $32 million from Reebok at age 55
Brands like Adidas and Nike have multiple athletes signed to lifetime deals. Such brands currently work with legends like LeBron James, James Harden, Kevin Durant, and Michael Jordon. Reebok isn’t as popular these days as it used to be during Allen Iverson’s playing days. However, it is now up to Iverson and Shaq to bring back the notoriety.
Allen Iverson, a former NBA superstar, stated that since becoming Vice President of Reebok, many people have been contacting him in hopes of obtaining shoes or job opportunities. This suggests that his new position at Reebok has elevated his status and influence within the… pic.twitter.com/pygw5o0NvE
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The Sixers Hall of Famer is the only NBA athlete signed to a lifetime deal with Reebok. While his partner, Shaq declined such offers, Iverson stayed loyal to Reebok. They agreed to a $800,000 paycheck per year deal, which means Iverson has earned at least $17 million since 2001. He is also set to be paid $32 million at the age of 55.