Dwayne Wade and Jordan Brand Split

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Jumpman is leaving Wade's kicks in the future.

Dwyane Wade confirmed rumors of his departure from Jordan Brand this week at practice, as Jordan Brand released its own statement regarding the mutual parting of ways between the megolith brand and the Heat star after nine years. From Fox Sports Southwest:

“I just really can't comment on my new deal,'' Wade said. “I did mutually part ways with the Jordan umbrella, with Jordan and Converse. I had a great nine years, but we have mutually parted ways, and I'm moving on.''

Wade said he's “not disappointed'' at leaving the Jordan Brand. But he did acknowledge having had a chance to work with Jordan, the Bulls star Wade grew up idolizing in Chicago.

“It's just the time,'' Wade said. “We just went our separate ways. But I still feel honored to have represented my favorite player of all time and his brand and the opportunity I was given.''

He's supposed to be wearing Li Ning's now.


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Back when he was signed to Converse, I used to think that him signing to Jordan would be the ideal situation. So when it happened, I was thought it was gonna be a long term business deal along the lines of Derek Jeter's deal.
 

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Li Ning will probably be able to cut Wade more money than Nike.

I'm sure Jordan was getting a cut of profits because his name was on the product.

I think the only gamble is if fans and athletes are willing to buy Wade-labeled Li Ning sneakers. I don't like the name brand and won't be buying any of their sneakers, even if its on clearance for $5.
 
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