Nike is with Kap!
Colin Kaepernick just became the face of the brands 30th anniversary “Just Do It” campaign.
Believe in something, even if it means sacrificing everything. #JustDoIt pic.twitter.com/SRWkMIDdaO
— Colin Kaepernick (@Kaepernick7) September 3, 2018
Nike has kept Colin’s sponsorship despite the fact that he has not played a game in the NFL since 2016.
The campaign picture features a pic of Colin with the statement, “Believe in something. Even if it means sacrificing everything.”
Colin recently had a big win after a judge said that his case against the NFL colluding to keep him out because of his anthem stance could move forward.
Of course there were plenty of public back lash towards NIKE.
First the @NFL forces me to choose between my favorite sport and my country. I chose country. Then @Nike forces me to choose between my favorite shoes and my country. Since when did the American Flag and the National Anthem become offensive? pic.twitter.com/4CVQdTHUH4
— Sean Clancy (@sclancy79) September 3, 2018
Our Soundman just cut the Nike swoosh off his socks. Former marine. Get ready @Nike multiply that by the millions. pic.twitter.com/h8kj6RXe7j
— John Rich (@johnrich) September 3, 2018
When you find out #nike is supporting #ColinKaepernick #BoycottNike 🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/EQRGcPoaFr
— Kolten Conrad (@conrad_kolten) September 4, 2018
.@Nike Due to your support of C.K. in your coming adds, I as an American can no longer support your company. #boycottNike #IStandForOurFlag pic.twitter.com/5JxSMD8SSO
— AlterAtYeshiva (@alteratyeshiva) September 4, 2018