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Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James (23) leaves the court after scoring 25 points in a 106-92 loss to the Sacramento Kings during his NBA debut in Sacramento, California October 29, 2003. The 18-year-old
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18-Year Old LeBron James Rejected $110 Million From Reebok And $70 Million From Adidas, And Signed A 7-Year, $90 Million Deal With Nike: "I'm A Nike Guy." - Fadeaway World
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LeBron James' rookie Nike sneaker deal at par with late Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan | Basketball News
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When LeBron James chose Nike in 2003, he gave up $28 million — it could end up making him $1 billion - MarketWatch
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Adidas had a chance to land rookie LeBron James with a 10-year, $100 million contract. Instead, they lowered their offer to $70 million at the last minute, allowing Nike to swoop in
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When LeBron James chose Nike in 2003, he gave up $28 million — it could end up making him $1 billion - MarketWatch
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