Derek Jeter’s days with the Yankees are coming to an end and in honoring his work, Nike has released this touching video featuring New York’s favorite Yankee, #2. The new Nike Jordan Brand ad, titled ‘RE2PECT,’ features baseball fans and New York’s finest giving Jeter a tip of their hat in honor of the World Series champ’s farewell season.
The day after Kobe Bryant went down with his torn Achilles Tendon, Nike launched an ad titled “You Showed Us” in a local LA newspaper
“You Showed Us That An 18-Year-Old Could Play With The Best.
You Showed Us That A ChampionShip, An Exhibition Game And A Charity Event Are All Must-Wins.
You Showed Us How To Play Chess While Others Played Checkers.
You Showed Us How To Hit Game-Winner After Game-Winner.
You Showed Us That An 81-Point Game Is A Real Thing.
You Showed Us That Gold Still Matters.
You Showed Us How To Take An Ice Bath.
You Showed Us How To Score 30 Points In a Quarter, Twice.
You Showed Us The Mamba Face.
You Showed Us How To Demand Perfection And Demand It From Everyone.
You Showed Us How To Put Big-Boy Pants On.
You Showed Us That You Were Never Out Of It. Ever.
You Showed Us How Inspirational A Pair Of Free Throws Could Be.
Now, Show Us Again.”
The ad surprised Bryant, he responded to Nike on his Twitter by saying:
“Thank you @nike for this surprise spread in the paper this am. It touched me beyond words. #showuIwill instagram.com/p/YX3oQxxNr8/
— Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) April 21, 2013“
The ad can also be seen here as a video. Overall, it’s a timely and well thought our tribute to a great superstar in basketball. Get well Kobe.
