It seems Vanessa Bryant wanted to make Kobe’s products more accessible to fans, but Nike wanted to keep the allure of exclusivity around the famed merchandise. This gamble may have caused them to lose a big name on their elite roster. It’s unclear what’s next for Kobe Bryant’s legacy but for Nike, the losses keep rolling in.
“If we have children, we risk pay cuts from our sponsors during pregnancy and afterward. It’s one example of a sports industry where the rules are still mostly made for and by men,”