In Portland, shadows of Nike and Avia are everywhere, and Adidas seems like an outsider, feeling out of place.
Even though Little O'Neal and Big Ben don't wear Nike, they wear Avia. Avia's foundation in the Trail Blazers and Portland is unshakeable.
This makes it indeed a bit strange for Kobe, as the team's leader, to be wearing Adidas, which is the root of his dissatisfaction.
Of course, money is also very important. In 1987, after Nike produced a failed signature shoe design, Jordan also had thoughts of leaving.
Then Nike chose to give Jordan a jaw-dropping huge contract, allowing him to earn a share from sales, and this contract extended until 2015, providing Jordan with massive annual income.
