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Nov 9, 2024; Avondale, Arizona, USA; 23XI Racing team owner Michael Jordan during qualifying for the Cup Series championship race at Phoenix Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
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Nov 9, 2024; Avondale, Arizona, USA; 23XI Racing team owner Michael Jordan during qualifying for the Cup Series championship race at Phoenix Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
In a move that has sent shockwaves throughout the basketball world, another WNBA star has made a headline-grabbing switch. The German star Satou Sabally has decided to leave the iconic Jordan Brand after five years to ink a lucrative deal with Adidas. The German giants have landed a major star, and the partnership promises to shake up the sneaker game in a big way.
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The WNBA star expressed her excitement, calling it a pivotal moment in her career, “Joining the Adidas Basketball family is a dream come true. Adidas is dedicated to innovation, creativity, and championing women’s sports. I can’t wait to inspire the next generation and continue moving the game forward with the support of my Adidas family.”
Candace Parker, former WNBA player and now President of Adidas Women’s Basketball, left no doubt about the importance of landing Satou Sabally for the brand. Parker called it a cornerstone move for Adidas Basketball.
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“Satou was a priority addition to the Adidas Basketball family, and we couldn’t be more excited to have her joining. Her versatility and commitment to making an impact made her a no-brainer for the Adidas roster. Satou is a unicorn on and off the court and we’re thrilled for her to help in building the future of Adidas Basketball.”
BREAKING: WNBA All-Star & Unrivaled headliner @Satou_Sabally has signed a multi-year shoe deal with Adidas. 📄✍️
The German National Team forward was given an all-out pitch presentation at Adidas HQ in Germany that was hosted by @Candace_Parker, President of Women’s @adidasHoops pic.twitter.com/7d2O4QjbrQ
— Nick DePaula (@NickDePaula) January 23, 2025
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