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Nike signs NBA rookie Anthony Davis

by Carrie Healey | July 16, 2012 at 2:41 PM
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Anthony Davis #14 of the US Men's Senior National Team shoots a free throw during a pre-Olympic exhibition game against the Dominican Republic at Thomas & Mack Center on July 12, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)

Anthony Davis #14 of the US Men's Senior National Team shoots a free throw during a pre-Olympic exhibition game against the Dominican Republic at Thomas & Mack Center on July 12, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)

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Just one month after trademarking his infamous unibrow, this year’s No. 1 overall NBA draft pick, Anthony Davis has signed a deal with Nike that will span over the next few years.

With this signing, Nike’s reign as one of the best basketball brands continues.  Nike has signed 7 out of the last 10 number one overall NBA draft picks.

Team USA’s newest addition, Davis wore Nike basketball sneakers during his short college career at Kentucky and is expected to continue sporting the swoosh at this years summer Olympic Games in London, as well as on the court this fall in New Orleans.

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