LeBron James signed with Nike in 2003, but he almost ended up with Reebok instead.James said he had three pitches, one from Nike, Reebok and Adidas, during a recent appearance on "New Heights.""My senior year, the process began. The recruitments, the Nikes came in and Adidas was still there, Reebok came in, And1, all these companies came in, and I took on three pitches. I did an Adidas pitch, I did a Reebok pitch, I did a Nike pitch. The best pi…

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LeBron James says he cried after turning down Reebok's offer during the recruiting process

(Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)   LeBron James stands as one of America’s most successful athletes in turning potential into reality. The basketball world has watched him since he was 14, carrying massive expectations that he’s consistently met through record-breaking performances and achievements. In a candid moment, James recently revealed how he broke down in tears after walking away from a game-changing Reebok offer before stepping in…

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LeBron James Admits He Turned Down $10 Million Endorsement Deal In High School

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LeBron James – Source: Sam Hodde / Getty LeBron James is one of the most elite alumni of the Swoosh, but he recently revealed that Reebok offered him $10M before he entered the NBA. One of the most famous signature sneakers of all time comes from LeBron James and Nike, but what if fate would have turned out differently? LeBron rarely ever drops by anyone’s podcast, and when he does, we get amazing stories about life as the kid from Akron. Thanks…

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LeBron James Reveals He Turned Down $10M Deal from Reebok in High School

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LeBron James: The best pitch that I got, where I thought I was going to end up, was actually with Reebok. At one point, I went to their meeting, and I sat down across from their CEO and the guys running basketball. I was a senior in high school at the time. I actually had to go back to class the next day. They flew me in, and I was going back to St. Vincent-St. Mary the next day, my senior year. At the end of the meeting, the guy slides a check …

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LeBron James thought he would sign with Reebok initially

LeBron James has revealed why he turned down a $10 million shoe deal at 18. The Los Angeles Lakers player appeared on the “New Heights” podcast to reflect on the array of shoe deals he considered during his early days in the league. While currently signed with Nike, James once weighed different options. At a young age, James was inspired by Michael Jordan and Penny Hardaway, who were both signed to Nike. When he began playing for AAU, he grew fo…

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LeBron James' Mom Said, 'Trust Your Gut,' While Considering A $10M Reebok Offer, Then In 2015, He Signed A $1B Lifetime Deal With Nike

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James recalled being pitch by Reebok, being presented with a lofty offer, and declining that offer during an appearance on "New Heights."Read More …

LeBron James says he cried after turning down Reebok's offer during the recruiting process

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