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Nike suspends endorsement deal with Deshaun Watson
nbc ^ | 4-7-21 | Mike Florio

Posted on 04/07/2021 12:34:15 PM PDT by dynachrome

Tuesday’s press conference caused many to view the ongoing controversy involving Deshaun Watson differently. Among the many now viewing the situation differently, apparently, is Nike.

Via CNBC.com, the sports apparel giant has suspended its endorsement deal with Watson.

“We are deeply concerned by the disturbing allegations and have suspended Deshaun Watson. We will continue to closely monitor the situation,” Nike said in a statement.

The move comes a day after two of Watson’s 22 accusers in civil court have revealed their names. One of them, Ashley Solis, appeared and spoke at Tuesday’s press conference.

(Excerpt) Read more at profootballtalk.nbcsports.com ...


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Humor; Society; Sports
KEYWORDS: asianslavecamps; criminals; deshaunwatson; football; kneelersleague; nfl; nike; suspended
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Pardon me while I shed a tear.
1 posted on 04/07/2021 12:34:15 PM PDT by dynachrome
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an allegation of sexual assault by a minority female trumps an oppressed minority male 3-2.


2 posted on 04/07/2021 12:38:12 PM PDT by JohnBrowdie
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“trumps a RICH oppressed minority male”


3 posted on 04/07/2021 12:40:54 PM PDT by dynachrome ("I will not be reconstructed, and I do not give a damn.")
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To: dynachrome

Did they announce the Cuomo sneaker yet?


4 posted on 04/07/2021 12:41:37 PM PDT by 1Old Pro
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To: JohnBrowdie

Almost like poker where a full house beats three of a kind...we have to do a chart for wokests where what specialty group ranks where...except Red China which is essentially like having a Royal Flush when anyone criticizes them


5 posted on 04/07/2021 12:43:27 PM PDT by Lod881019
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To: dynachrome

He’s up to 22 accusers now?

Last I heard (and I’m not following it closely) - it was 12.

Are we taking bets on when it hits 40?


6 posted on 04/07/2021 12:44:32 PM PDT by PGR88
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They better get their lawsuits in early. I don’t think deshaun will have much money left over.


7 posted on 04/07/2021 12:46:56 PM PDT by dynachrome ("I will not be reconstructed, and I do not give a damn.")
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To: dynachrome

Dear Nike, Everyone is innocent in BLM. Don't you know that?
8 posted on 04/07/2021 12:48:01 PM PDT by conservative98
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To: dynachrome

If he was a white athlete they would have canceled the contract- with fanfare!


9 posted on 04/07/2021 12:49:42 PM PDT by oil_dude
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To: dynachrome

They didn’t do that with Tiger Woods. That must be racist.


10 posted on 04/07/2021 1:02:21 PM PDT by Renkluaf
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To: dynachrome

Just sprinkle some blood on the shoes. Makes it okay.


11 posted on 04/07/2021 1:06:25 PM PDT by Luke21 (Elections you say? We get them next election? )
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To: dynachrome

I’m confused, NIKE markets their products to the dregs of society, the criminal class and the morally bankrupt and stupid class, why would they care about this??


12 posted on 04/07/2021 1:12:18 PM PDT by eyeamok (founded in cynicism, wrapped in sarcasm)
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To: dynachrome

Always knew the guy was a bum even though the Media just kept trying to turn him in to Superman. Not surprised at this at all.


13 posted on 04/07/2021 1:18:02 PM PDT by Bayan
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No MENSA membership for Watson any time soon.

This NITWIT thought he had a system where he could get “massages” from women without dirtying his hands with prostitutes.

The question is WHY these woman didn’t back out of these “engagements” sooner.

In the end it is just another reason to find something to do before watching NFL football.


14 posted on 04/07/2021 1:27:47 PM PDT by LeonardFMason
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I can’t wait for someone to say this is racist of NIKE and everyone should boycott NIKE for being so racist.


15 posted on 04/07/2021 1:44:29 PM PDT by NEMDF
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To: dynachrome

What are they whining about? Watson simply employed the Nike motto “Just Do It”. BTW, I didn’t see the words “without pay” in that suspension announcement. If the checks continue, that suspension is toothless.

BTW, anyone going to suspend Nike for their use of slave labor camps in Asia to make those expensive shoes and clothes? No?

#fdaswooshticka


16 posted on 04/07/2021 2:20:23 PM PDT by OrangeHoof (Chinese communism will look different once the masks come off.)
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To: dynachrome

Pretty stupid when there are likely many thousands of women in Houston who would have sex with him for free.

Not saying he is guilty/liable for these “incidents”. The best part of this case is that it matches up the best personal injury attorney in Texas, Tony Buzbee against Rusty Hardin, probably the best criminal defense attorney in Texas; maybe even the country.

Some of these women might get a judgment against Watson, but getting a guilty verdict is going to be pretty much impossible. Rusty Hardin is that good.


17 posted on 04/07/2021 2:22:00 PM PDT by WASCWatch ( WASC)
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To: JohnBrowdie

more like 22-1


18 posted on 04/07/2021 2:29:41 PM PDT by shotgun
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To: dynachrome

https://nypost.com/2021/04/07/ex-giants-wr-travis-rudolph-arrested-on-first-degree-murder-charge/


19 posted on 04/07/2021 2:41:42 PM PDT by mewzilla (Those aren't masks. They're muzzles. )
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To: eyeamok

Guess it’s wrong to snicker at sports products when their spokesperson usually ends up behind bars.


20 posted on 04/07/2021 3:54:19 PM PDT by bgill
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