holfresh wrote:

knickscity wrote:

Bonn1997 wrote:

knickscity wrote:

nixluva wrote:

knickscity wrote:The days of this alleged "NY power" is a myth, look around the NBA. The stars are all over the TV in commercials and stuff now, and none of them are in NY. Does Blake, Curry, Chris Paul need NY to be in State farm commercial? No. Lebron doesnt need NY either. Kobe never has. Does Durant make more from Sprint if he plays in NY? No. These player dont need the fantasy of what playing in NY offers. it's a myth. if you're good, endorsements and business opportunities are gonna come your way. Westbrook got his deal from true Religion because he's a "unique style of dress" type player.

NY wasnt and isnt required.

Where are the Aldridge, Gssol and Cousins commercials? Some players do need the boost you can get from a big market. Hardly anyone knows those other players. If you were the agent for Aldridge do you think it would help to suddenly gain millions of Knicks fans?

Top 15 Most Popular NBA Jerseys:

LeBron James, Cleveland Cavaliers
Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors
Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers
Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City Thunder
Derrick Rose, Chicago Bulls
Kyrie Irving, Cleveland Cavaliers
Tim Duncan, San Antonio Spurs
Carmelo Anthony, New York Knicks
Dwyane Wade, Miami Heat
Blake Griffin, Los Angeles Clippers
Damian Lillard, Portland Trail Blazers
Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City Thunder
John Wall, Washington Wizards
Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas Mavericks
Chris Paul, Los Angeles Clippers

Top 10 Most Popular Team Merchandise:

Chicago Bulls
Cleveland Cavaliers
Golden State Warriors
Los Angeles Lakers
Oklahoma City Thunder
San Antonio Spurs
New York Knicks
Miami Heat
Boston Celtics
Los Angeles Clippers

This is with the Knick losing.

We're talking about endorsements right? Why did you just post jersey sales and team merchandise? The Knicks are popular because NY has alot of traffic in population and tourists, it will always be a hot ticket. The point still stands....no player NEEDS NY to improve their endorsements, if you're good those companies will seek you out no matter where you play.

Now lets stick to the actual point.....endorsements.

LeBron James: $42 million (Nike)

Kobe Bryant: $34 million (Nike)

Derrick Rose: $21 million (Adidas)

Kevin Durant: $14 million (Nike)

Dwyane Wade: $12 million (Li Ning)

Carmelo Anthony: $9 million (Jordan/Nike)

Amar’e Stoudemire: $6.5 million (Nike)

Dwight Howard: $6 million (Adidas)

Blake Griffin: $6 million (Jordan/Nike)

Chris Paul: $4 million (Jordan/Nike)

This is what players have made from their endorsements, now here is something that is startling....

New York's finest surprisingly comes in at No.1. Carmelo Anthony said that he was not about the money, but he's picked up 15 sponsors. He's trying to make a splash next to the likes of LeBron and Kobe. Melo has deals with Nike's Jordan Brand, Foot Locker, IWC, Steiner Sports, Mission, Samsung, PowerCoco, Haute Watches, Jeep, SMS Audio, Isotonix, Delta, Degree deodorant, Locker Room and Starwood.

However, Melo is only making $ 9 million in all.

Melo's name is in a lot of places....but he aint making the coin.

The only players you have above Melo are current or former league MVPs and champions though. You basically have to win several rings, MVPs, or both outside NYC to get the big endorsements.

9 mil is low if claiming being in NY is where it is. The majority of that came from his Jordan branded shoe which he had PRIOR to NY. I will say Melo has had more investment opportunities, but at the end of the day making the coin is what matters. Speaking of commercials and stuff, you dont really see melo's commercials outside of nY and that hurts his brand as well.

But I get your point and it kinda proves mine....if you're a good player those endorsements are gonna come to you no matter where you reside.

You are wrong to think that a big market doesn't matter when it comes to endorsements..It's not the amount of money but the number of endorsements..When Amare signed with NY, the numbers of endorsements jumped significantly..Melo shouldn't be ahead of Blake Griffin and Chris Paul who are endorsing on a national scale, yet he is...

Also it will make a difference if the Knicks start having more success. That has somewhat limited Melo's impact endorsement wise. He'll go up if the Knicks turn this around.
There is no question that it would have an impact on a good player coming from a much smaller market to NY. Also there is no data point for Lebron being in NY. We can't compare how his money would look as a Knick. I could in fact actually be even higher than it is. The same for KD.

holfresh wrote:

knickscity wrote:

Bonn1997 wrote:

knickscity wrote:

nixluva wrote:

knickscity wrote:The days of this alleged "NY power" is a myth, look around the NBA. The stars are all over the TV in commercials and stuff now, and none of them are in NY. Does Blake, Curry, Chris Paul need NY to be in State farm commercial? No. Lebron doesnt need NY either. Kobe never has. Does Durant make more from Sprint if he plays in NY? No. These player dont need the fantasy of what playing in NY offers. it's a myth. if you're good, endorsements and business opportunities are gonna come your way. Westbrook got his deal from true Religion because he's a "unique style of dress" type player.

NY wasnt and isnt required.

Where are the Aldridge, Gssol and Cousins commercials? Some players do need the boost you can get from a big market. Hardly anyone knows those other players. If you were the agent for Aldridge do you think it would help to suddenly gain millions of Knicks fans?

Top 15 Most Popular NBA Jerseys:

LeBron James, Cleveland Cavaliers
Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors
Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers
Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City Thunder
Derrick Rose, Chicago Bulls
Kyrie Irving, Cleveland Cavaliers
Tim Duncan, San Antonio Spurs
Carmelo Anthony, New York Knicks
Dwyane Wade, Miami Heat
Blake Griffin, Los Angeles Clippers
Damian Lillard, Portland Trail Blazers
Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City Thunder
John Wall, Washington Wizards
Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas Mavericks
Chris Paul, Los Angeles Clippers

Top 10 Most Popular Team Merchandise:

Chicago Bulls
Cleveland Cavaliers
Golden State Warriors
Los Angeles Lakers
Oklahoma City Thunder
San Antonio Spurs
New York Knicks
Miami Heat
Boston Celtics
Los Angeles Clippers

This is with the Knick losing.

We're talking about endorsements right? Why did you just post jersey sales and team merchandise? The Knicks are popular because NY has alot of traffic in population and tourists, it will always be a hot ticket. The point still stands....no player NEEDS NY to improve their endorsements, if you're good those companies will seek you out no matter where you play.

Now lets stick to the actual point.....endorsements.

LeBron James: $42 million (Nike)

Kobe Bryant: $34 million (Nike)

Derrick Rose: $21 million (Adidas)

Kevin Durant: $14 million (Nike)

Dwyane Wade: $12 million (Li Ning)

Carmelo Anthony: $9 million (Jordan/Nike)

Amar’e Stoudemire: $6.5 million (Nike)

Dwight Howard: $6 million (Adidas)

Blake Griffin: $6 million (Jordan/Nike)

Chris Paul: $4 million (Jordan/Nike)

This is what players have made from their endorsements, now here is something that is startling....

New York's finest surprisingly comes in at No.1. Carmelo Anthony said that he was not about the money, but he's picked up 15 sponsors. He's trying to make a splash next to the likes of LeBron and Kobe. Melo has deals with Nike's Jordan Brand, Foot Locker, IWC, Steiner Sports, Mission, Samsung, PowerCoco, Haute Watches, Jeep, SMS Audio, Isotonix, Delta, Degree deodorant, Locker Room and Starwood.

However, Melo is only making $ 9 million in all.

Melo's name is in a lot of places....but he aint making the coin.

The only players you have above Melo are current or former league MVPs and champions though. You basically have to win several rings, MVPs, or both outside NYC to get the big endorsements.

9 mil is low if claiming being in NY is where it is. The majority of that came from his Jordan branded shoe which he had PRIOR to NY. I will say Melo has had more investment opportunities, but at the end of the day making the coin is what matters. Speaking of commercials and stuff, you dont really see melo's commercials outside of nY and that hurts his brand as well.

But I get your point and it kinda proves mine....if you're a good player those endorsements are gonna come to you no matter where you reside.

You are wrong to think that a big market doesn't matter when it comes to endorsements..It's not the amount of money but the number of endorsements..When Amare signed with NY, the numbers of endorsements jumped significantly..Melo shouldn't be ahead of Blake Griffin and Chris Paul who are endorsing on a national scale, yet he is...

One of the lures of coming to play for the New York Knicks is New York itself and everything that comes with it. Sure, its colder than other parts of the country but it contains the biggest market and that means there's money to be made.

Stars from all sports know that if they come to New York they can use their stardom to gain a lot of extra money through endorsements. Probably the best example of this is Derek Jeter. Just try to watch television in the north east without seeing one of his Ford commercials.

When Amare Stoudemire signed with the Knicks it was for three reasons. First of all, he come to New York because the Knicks were willing to give him a max deal. Second, he had the opportunity to come to the Eastern Conference and make an impact as an All-Star in his prime. A not-so-distant third, he knew he had almost endless endorsement opportunities if he could bring excitement back to a starving basketball market.

Over his first season with the club fans began to see Amare cash in on his opportunities. He started showing up on late night shows. Billboards with Amare's image began to pop up around the city. He graced the cover of ESPN Magazine in his birthday suit. He started showing up in commercials.

Now he is cashing in. He's only second to Jeter in total endorsement deals. Amare used his New York clout to re-sign with Nike but he is also finding smaller deals to line his pockets.

One such deal is with Sheets Brand energy strips. Amare joins Lebron James as the basketball representatives of the energy strip brand. If you check out their site you will also find other athletes, musicians and others lending their face to Sheets Brand. If you ask me that's a simple way to make some extra bank during the lockout.

After signing his deal with the Knicks Amare Stoudemire will never be hard up for money. He already made plenty of money with the Phoenix Suns but he Knicks should feed Amare's family for generations if he isn't foolish with his finances. Making additional money while the opportunities are there is just intelligent.

Look for Amare's face to pop up more and more as business opportunities multiply. The only thing that could effect them is the lockout but with Amare's personality and connections in the fashion industry I doubt he'll feel much of a hit in his endorsements.

knickscity wrote:

holfresh wrote:

knickscity wrote:

holfresh wrote:

knickscity wrote:

Bonn1997 wrote:

knickscity wrote:

nixluva wrote:

knickscity wrote:The days of this alleged "NY power" is a myth, look around the NBA. The stars are all over the TV in commercials and stuff now, and none of them are in NY. Does Blake, Curry, Chris Paul need NY to be in State farm commercial? No. Lebron doesnt need NY either. Kobe never has. Does Durant make more from Sprint if he plays in NY? No. These player dont need the fantasy of what playing in NY offers. it's a myth. if you're good, endorsements and business opportunities are gonna come your way. Westbrook got his deal from true Religion because he's a "unique style of dress" type player.

NY wasnt and isnt required.

Where are the Aldridge, Gssol and Cousins commercials? Some players do need the boost you can get from a big market. Hardly anyone knows those other players. If you were the agent for Aldridge do you think it would help to suddenly gain millions of Knicks fans?

Top 15 Most Popular NBA Jerseys:

LeBron James, Cleveland Cavaliers
Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors
Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers
Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City Thunder
Derrick Rose, Chicago Bulls
Kyrie Irving, Cleveland Cavaliers
Tim Duncan, San Antonio Spurs
Carmelo Anthony, New York Knicks
Dwyane Wade, Miami Heat
Blake Griffin, Los Angeles Clippers
Damian Lillard, Portland Trail Blazers
Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City Thunder
John Wall, Washington Wizards
Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas Mavericks
Chris Paul, Los Angeles Clippers

Top 10 Most Popular Team Merchandise:

Chicago Bulls
Cleveland Cavaliers
Golden State Warriors
Los Angeles Lakers
Oklahoma City Thunder
San Antonio Spurs
New York Knicks
Miami Heat
Boston Celtics
Los Angeles Clippers

This is with the Knick losing.

We're talking about endorsements right? Why did you just post jersey sales and team merchandise? The Knicks are popular because NY has alot of traffic in population and tourists, it will always be a hot ticket. The point still stands....no player NEEDS NY to improve their endorsements, if you're good those companies will seek you out no matter where you play.

Now lets stick to the actual point.....endorsements.

LeBron James: $42 million (Nike)

Kobe Bryant: $34 million (Nike)

Derrick Rose: $21 million (Adidas)

Kevin Durant: $14 million (Nike)

Dwyane Wade: $12 million (Li Ning)

Carmelo Anthony: $9 million (Jordan/Nike)

Amar’e Stoudemire: $6.5 million (Nike)

Dwight Howard: $6 million (Adidas)

Blake Griffin: $6 million (Jordan/Nike)

Chris Paul: $4 million (Jordan/Nike)

This is what players have made from their endorsements, now here is something that is startling....

New York's finest surprisingly comes in at No.1. Carmelo Anthony said that he was not about the money, but he's picked up 15 sponsors. He's trying to make a splash next to the likes of LeBron and Kobe. Melo has deals with Nike's Jordan Brand, Foot Locker, IWC, Steiner Sports, Mission, Samsung, PowerCoco, Haute Watches, Jeep, SMS Audio, Isotonix, Delta, Degree deodorant, Locker Room and Starwood.

However, Melo is only making $ 9 million in all.

Melo's name is in a lot of places....but he aint making the coin.

The only players you have above Melo are current or former league MVPs and champions though. You basically have to win several rings, MVPs, or both outside NYC to get the big endorsements.

9 mil is low if claiming being in NY is where it is. The majority of that came from his Jordan branded shoe which he had PRIOR to NY. I will say Melo has had more investment opportunities, but at the end of the day making the coin is what matters. Speaking of commercials and stuff, you dont really see melo's commercials outside of nY and that hurts his brand as well.

But I get your point and it kinda proves mine....if you're a good player those endorsements are gonna come to you no matter where you reside.

You are wrong to think that a big market doesn't matter when it comes to endorsements..It's not the amount of money but the number of endorsements..When Amare signed with NY, the numbers of endorsements jumped significantly..Melo shouldn't be ahead of Blake Griffin and Chris Paul who are endorsing on a national scale, yet he is...

Actually Melo isnt. His shoes deal is what is carrying him. Wait a sec? It's not about the money? You cant be serious.

Melo isn't what??..Melo makes more money via endorsements than Blake and Chris Paul according to Forbes..Melo sells more shoes than both...Melo has more endorsement opportunites because of NY than those two..Are you disputing those facts??

Melo has been the premier Jordan brand player since before NY.....he should make more. Lets see Melo's new shoe deal once his Denver one is up. I've never debated how MANY endorsements he has...it's irrelevant. He aint making the coin of them, the majority of his cheese comes from his shoes, the shoes he's been endorsing since Denver.

First off, number of endorsements are not irrelevant because it shows you there are more opportunities in NY..Chris Paul and Blake Griffin are with Jordan Brand as well..Melo will make more money if the Knicks are better when he resigns with Jordan..

This is 2013 sales...

U.S. Retail Basketball Shoe Sales

LeBron James (Nike): $300 million

Kobe Bryant (Nike): $50 million

Carmelo Anthony (Jordan): $40 million

Kevin Durant (Nike): $35 million

Derrick Rose (Adidas): $25 million

John Wall (Reebok): $5 million

Dwight Howard (Adidas): $5 million

Source: SportsOneSource

Melo selling more sneakers than KD and DRose should tell you something..Melo has one of the top selling jerseys as well...And this matters because it shows exposure in the market..

holfresh wrote:

knickscity wrote:

holfresh wrote:

knickscity wrote:

holfresh wrote:

knickscity wrote:

Bonn1997 wrote:

knickscity wrote:

nixluva wrote:

knickscity wrote:The days of this alleged "NY power" is a myth, look around the NBA. The stars are all over the TV in commercials and stuff now, and none of them are in NY. Does Blake, Curry, Chris Paul need NY to be in State farm commercial? No. Lebron doesnt need NY either. Kobe never has. Does Durant make more from Sprint if he plays in NY? No. These player dont need the fantasy of what playing in NY offers. it's a myth. if you're good, endorsements and business opportunities are gonna come your way. Westbrook got his deal from true Religion because he's a "unique style of dress" type player.

NY wasnt and isnt required.

Where are the Aldridge, Gssol and Cousins commercials? Some players do need the boost you can get from a big market. Hardly anyone knows those other players. If you were the agent for Aldridge do you think it would help to suddenly gain millions of Knicks fans?

Top 15 Most Popular NBA Jerseys:

LeBron James, Cleveland Cavaliers
Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors
Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers
Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City Thunder
Derrick Rose, Chicago Bulls
Kyrie Irving, Cleveland Cavaliers
Tim Duncan, San Antonio Spurs
Carmelo Anthony, New York Knicks
Dwyane Wade, Miami Heat
Blake Griffin, Los Angeles Clippers
Damian Lillard, Portland Trail Blazers
Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City Thunder
John Wall, Washington Wizards
Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas Mavericks
Chris Paul, Los Angeles Clippers

Top 10 Most Popular Team Merchandise:

Chicago Bulls
Cleveland Cavaliers
Golden State Warriors
Los Angeles Lakers
Oklahoma City Thunder
San Antonio Spurs
New York Knicks
Miami Heat
Boston Celtics
Los Angeles Clippers

This is with the Knick losing.

We're talking about endorsements right? Why did you just post jersey sales and team merchandise? The Knicks are popular because NY has alot of traffic in population and tourists, it will always be a hot ticket. The point still stands....no player NEEDS NY to improve their endorsements, if you're good those companies will seek you out no matter where you play.

Now lets stick to the actual point.....endorsements.

LeBron James: $42 million (Nike)

Kobe Bryant: $34 million (Nike)

Derrick Rose: $21 million (Adidas)

Kevin Durant: $14 million (Nike)

Dwyane Wade: $12 million (Li Ning)

Carmelo Anthony: $9 million (Jordan/Nike)

Amar’e Stoudemire: $6.5 million (Nike)

Dwight Howard: $6 million (Adidas)

Blake Griffin: $6 million (Jordan/Nike)

Chris Paul: $4 million (Jordan/Nike)

This is what players have made from their endorsements, now here is something that is startling....

New York's finest surprisingly comes in at No.1. Carmelo Anthony said that he was not about the money, but he's picked up 15 sponsors. He's trying to make a splash next to the likes of LeBron and Kobe. Melo has deals with Nike's Jordan Brand, Foot Locker, IWC, Steiner Sports, Mission, Samsung, PowerCoco, Haute Watches, Jeep, SMS Audio, Isotonix, Delta, Degree deodorant, Locker Room and Starwood.

However, Melo is only making $ 9 million in all.

Melo's name is in a lot of places....but he aint making the coin.

The only players you have above Melo are current or former league MVPs and champions though. You basically have to win several rings, MVPs, or both outside NYC to get the big endorsements.

9 mil is low if claiming being in NY is where it is. The majority of that came from his Jordan branded shoe which he had PRIOR to NY. I will say Melo has had more investment opportunities, but at the end of the day making the coin is what matters. Speaking of commercials and stuff, you dont really see melo's commercials outside of nY and that hurts his brand as well.

But I get your point and it kinda proves mine....if you're a good player those endorsements are gonna come to you no matter where you reside.

You are wrong to think that a big market doesn't matter when it comes to endorsements..It's not the amount of money but the number of endorsements..When Amare signed with NY, the numbers of endorsements jumped significantly..Melo shouldn't be ahead of Blake Griffin and Chris Paul who are endorsing on a national scale, yet he is...

Actually Melo isnt. His shoes deal is what is carrying him. Wait a sec? It's not about the money? You cant be serious.

Melo isn't what??..Melo makes more money via endorsements than Blake and Chris Paul according to Forbes..Melo sells more shoes than both...Melo has more endorsement opportunites because of NY than those two..Are you disputing those facts??

Melo has been the premier Jordan brand player since before NY.....he should make more. Lets see Melo's new shoe deal once his Denver one is up. I've never debated how MANY endorsements he has...it's irrelevant. He aint making the coin of them, the majority of his cheese comes from his shoes, the shoes he's been endorsing since Denver.

First off, number of endorsements are not irrelevant because it shows you there are more opportunities in NY..Chris Paul and Blake Griffin are with Jordan Brand as well..Melo will make more money if the Knicks are better when he resigns with Jordan..

This is 2013 sales...

U.S. Retail Basketball Shoe Sales

LeBron James (Nike): $300 million

Kobe Bryant (Nike): $50 million

Carmelo Anthony (Jordan): $40 million

Kevin Durant (Nike): $35 million

Derrick Rose (Adidas): $25 million

John Wall (Reebok): $5 million

Dwight Howard (Adidas): $5 million

Source: SportsOneSource

Melo selling more sneakers than KD and DRose should tell you something..Melo has one of the top selling jerseys as well...And this matters because it shows exposure in the market..

U.S. Retail Basketball Shoe Sales

LeBron James (Nike): $300 million

Kevin Durant (Nike): $175 million

Kobe Bryant (Nike): $50 million

Derrick Rose (Adidas): $40 million

Carmelo Anthony (Jordan): $30 million

Chris Paul (Jordan): $30 million

John Wall (Adidas): $5 million

Dwight Howard (Adidas): $5 million

Source: SportsOneSource

KD makes more from his shoes than Melo and Rose just signed a 13 year 160 mil deal from Adidas. NY adds nothing, close the debate.

Speaking of Kevin Durant....Sales for Durant’s Nike signature sneakers jumped 400% last year from $35 million to $175 million in the U.S., according to research firm SportsOneSource.

knickscity wrote:

holfresh wrote:

knickscity wrote:

holfresh wrote:

knickscity wrote:

holfresh wrote:

knickscity wrote:

Bonn1997 wrote:

knickscity wrote:

nixluva wrote:

knickscity wrote:The days of this alleged "NY power" is a myth, look around the NBA. The stars are all over the TV in commercials and stuff now, and none of them are in NY. Does Blake, Curry, Chris Paul need NY to be in State farm commercial? No. Lebron doesnt need NY either. Kobe never has. Does Durant make more from Sprint if he plays in NY? No. These player dont need the fantasy of what playing in NY offers. it's a myth. if you're good, endorsements and business opportunities are gonna come your way. Westbrook got his deal from true Religion because he's a "unique style of dress" type player.

NY wasnt and isnt required.

Where are the Aldridge, Gssol and Cousins commercials? Some players do need the boost you can get from a big market. Hardly anyone knows those other players. If you were the agent for Aldridge do you think it would help to suddenly gain millions of Knicks fans?

Top 15 Most Popular NBA Jerseys:

LeBron James, Cleveland Cavaliers
Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors
Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers
Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City Thunder
Derrick Rose, Chicago Bulls
Kyrie Irving, Cleveland Cavaliers
Tim Duncan, San Antonio Spurs
Carmelo Anthony, New York Knicks
Dwyane Wade, Miami Heat
Blake Griffin, Los Angeles Clippers
Damian Lillard, Portland Trail Blazers
Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City Thunder
John Wall, Washington Wizards
Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas Mavericks
Chris Paul, Los Angeles Clippers

Top 10 Most Popular Team Merchandise:

Chicago Bulls
Cleveland Cavaliers
Golden State Warriors
Los Angeles Lakers
Oklahoma City Thunder
San Antonio Spurs
New York Knicks
Miami Heat
Boston Celtics
Los Angeles Clippers

This is with the Knick losing.

We're talking about endorsements right? Why did you just post jersey sales and team merchandise? The Knicks are popular because NY has alot of traffic in population and tourists, it will always be a hot ticket. The point still stands....no player NEEDS NY to improve their endorsements, if you're good those companies will seek you out no matter where you play.

Now lets stick to the actual point.....endorsements.

LeBron James: $42 million (Nike)

Kobe Bryant: $34 million (Nike)

Derrick Rose: $21 million (Adidas)

Kevin Durant: $14 million (Nike)

Dwyane Wade: $12 million (Li Ning)

Carmelo Anthony: $9 million (Jordan/Nike)

Amar’e Stoudemire: $6.5 million (Nike)

Dwight Howard: $6 million (Adidas)

Blake Griffin: $6 million (Jordan/Nike)

Chris Paul: $4 million (Jordan/Nike)

This is what players have made from their endorsements, now here is something that is startling....

New York's finest surprisingly comes in at No.1. Carmelo Anthony said that he was not about the money, but he's picked up 15 sponsors. He's trying to make a splash next to the likes of LeBron and Kobe. Melo has deals with Nike's Jordan Brand, Foot Locker, IWC, Steiner Sports, Mission, Samsung, PowerCoco, Haute Watches, Jeep, SMS Audio, Isotonix, Delta, Degree deodorant, Locker Room and Starwood.

However, Melo is only making $ 9 million in all.

Melo's name is in a lot of places....but he aint making the coin.

The only players you have above Melo are current or former league MVPs and champions though. You basically have to win several rings, MVPs, or both outside NYC to get the big endorsements.

9 mil is low if claiming being in NY is where it is. The majority of that came from his Jordan branded shoe which he had PRIOR to NY. I will say Melo has had more investment opportunities, but at the end of the day making the coin is what matters. Speaking of commercials and stuff, you dont really see melo's commercials outside of nY and that hurts his brand as well.

But I get your point and it kinda proves mine....if you're a good player those endorsements are gonna come to you no matter where you reside.

You are wrong to think that a big market doesn't matter when it comes to endorsements..It's not the amount of money but the number of endorsements..When Amare signed with NY, the numbers of endorsements jumped significantly..Melo shouldn't be ahead of Blake Griffin and Chris Paul who are endorsing on a national scale, yet he is...

Actually Melo isnt. His shoes deal is what is carrying him. Wait a sec? It's not about the money? You cant be serious.

Melo isn't what??..Melo makes more money via endorsements than Blake and Chris Paul according to Forbes..Melo sells more shoes than both...Melo has more endorsement opportunites because of NY than those two..Are you disputing those facts??

Melo has been the premier Jordan brand player since before NY.....he should make more. Lets see Melo's new shoe deal once his Denver one is up. I've never debated how MANY endorsements he has...it's irrelevant. He aint making the coin of them, the majority of his cheese comes from his shoes, the shoes he's been endorsing since Denver.

First off, number of endorsements are not irrelevant because it shows you there are more opportunities in NY..Chris Paul and Blake Griffin are with Jordan Brand as well..Melo will make more money if the Knicks are better when he resigns with Jordan..

This is 2013 sales...

U.S. Retail Basketball Shoe Sales

LeBron James (Nike): $300 million

Kobe Bryant (Nike): $50 million

Carmelo Anthony (Jordan): $40 million

Kevin Durant (Nike): $35 million

Derrick Rose (Adidas): $25 million

John Wall (Reebok): $5 million

Dwight Howard (Adidas): $5 million

Source: SportsOneSource

Melo selling more sneakers than KD and DRose should tell you something..Melo has one of the top selling jerseys as well...And this matters because it shows exposure in the market..

Now look at 2014, same source you quoted....

U.S. Retail Basketball Shoe Sales

LeBron James (Nike): $300 million

Kevin Durant (Nike): $175 million

Kobe Bryant (Nike): $50 million

Derrick Rose (Adidas): $40 million

Carmelo Anthony (Jordan): $30 million

Chris Paul (Jordan): $30 million

John Wall (Adidas): $5 million

Dwight Howard (Adidas): $5 million

Source: SportsOneSource

KD makes more from his shoes than Melo and Rose just signed a 13 year 160 mil deal from Adidas. NY adds nothing, close the debate.

Speaking of Kevin Durant....Sales for Durant’s Nike signature sneakers jumped 400% last year from $35 million to $175 million in the U.S., according to research firm SportsOneSource.

Right, He won the MVP...Everyone ahead of Melo has won the MVP or a Championship as Bonn has pointed out..

And how do u explain Amare??

holfresh wrote:

knickscity wrote:

holfresh wrote:

knickscity wrote:

holfresh wrote:

knickscity wrote:

holfresh wrote:

knickscity wrote:

Bonn1997 wrote:

knickscity wrote:

nixluva wrote:

knickscity wrote:The days of this alleged "NY power" is a myth, look around the NBA. The stars are all over the TV in commercials and stuff now, and none of them are in NY. Does Blake, Curry, Chris Paul need NY to be in State farm commercial? No. Lebron doesnt need NY either. Kobe never has. Does Durant make more from Sprint if he plays in NY? No. These player dont need the fantasy of what playing in NY offers. it's a myth. if you're good, endorsements and business opportunities are gonna come your way. Westbrook got his deal from true Religion because he's a "unique style of dress" type player.

NY wasnt and isnt required.

Where are the Aldridge, Gssol and Cousins commercials? Some players do need the boost you can get from a big market. Hardly anyone knows those other players. If you were the agent for Aldridge do you think it would help to suddenly gain millions of Knicks fans?

Top 15 Most Popular NBA Jerseys:

LeBron James, Cleveland Cavaliers
Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors
Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers
Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City Thunder
Derrick Rose, Chicago Bulls
Kyrie Irving, Cleveland Cavaliers
Tim Duncan, San Antonio Spurs
Carmelo Anthony, New York Knicks
Dwyane Wade, Miami Heat
Blake Griffin, Los Angeles Clippers
Damian Lillard, Portland Trail Blazers
Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City Thunder
John Wall, Washington Wizards
Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas Mavericks
Chris Paul, Los Angeles Clippers

Top 10 Most Popular Team Merchandise:

Chicago Bulls
Cleveland Cavaliers
Golden State Warriors
Los Angeles Lakers
Oklahoma City Thunder
San Antonio Spurs
New York Knicks
Miami Heat
Boston Celtics
Los Angeles Clippers

This is with the Knick losing.

We're talking about endorsements right? Why did you just post jersey sales and team merchandise? The Knicks are popular because NY has alot of traffic in population and tourists, it will always be a hot ticket. The point still stands....no player NEEDS NY to improve their endorsements, if you're good those companies will seek you out no matter where you play.

Now lets stick to the actual point.....endorsements.

LeBron James: $42 million (Nike)

Kobe Bryant: $34 million (Nike)

Derrick Rose: $21 million (Adidas)

Kevin Durant: $14 million (Nike)

Dwyane Wade: $12 million (Li Ning)

Carmelo Anthony: $9 million (Jordan/Nike)

Amar’e Stoudemire: $6.5 million (Nike)

Dwight Howard: $6 million (Adidas)

Blake Griffin: $6 million (Jordan/Nike)

Chris Paul: $4 million (Jordan/Nike)

This is what players have made from their endorsements, now here is something that is startling....

New York's finest surprisingly comes in at No.1. Carmelo Anthony said that he was not about the money, but he's picked up 15 sponsors. He's trying to make a splash next to the likes of LeBron and Kobe. Melo has deals with Nike's Jordan Brand, Foot Locker, IWC, Steiner Sports, Mission, Samsung, PowerCoco, Haute Watches, Jeep, SMS Audio, Isotonix, Delta, Degree deodorant, Locker Room and Starwood.

However, Melo is only making $ 9 million in all.

Melo's name is in a lot of places....but he aint making the coin.

The only players you have above Melo are current or former league MVPs and champions though. You basically have to win several rings, MVPs, or both outside NYC to get the big endorsements.

9 mil is low if claiming being in NY is where it is. The majority of that came from his Jordan branded shoe which he had PRIOR to NY. I will say Melo has had more investment opportunities, but at the end of the day making the coin is what matters. Speaking of commercials and stuff, you dont really see melo's commercials outside of nY and that hurts his brand as well.

But I get your point and it kinda proves mine....if you're a good player those endorsements are gonna come to you no matter where you reside.

You are wrong to think that a big market doesn't matter when it comes to endorsements..It's not the amount of money but the number of endorsements..When Amare signed with NY, the numbers of endorsements jumped significantly..Melo shouldn't be ahead of Blake Griffin and Chris Paul who are endorsing on a national scale, yet he is...

Actually Melo isnt. His shoes deal is what is carrying him. Wait a sec? It's not about the money? You cant be serious.

Melo isn't what??..Melo makes more money via endorsements than Blake and Chris Paul according to Forbes..Melo sells more shoes than both...Melo has more endorsement opportunites because of NY than those two..Are you disputing those facts??

Melo has been the premier Jordan brand player since before NY.....he should make more. Lets see Melo's new shoe deal once his Denver one is up. I've never debated how MANY endorsements he has...it's irrelevant. He aint making the coin of them, the majority of his cheese comes from his shoes, the shoes he's been endorsing since Denver.

First off, number of endorsements are not irrelevant because it shows you there are more opportunities in NY..Chris Paul and Blake Griffin are with Jordan Brand as well..Melo will make more money if the Knicks are better when he resigns with Jordan..

This is 2013 sales...

U.S. Retail Basketball Shoe Sales

LeBron James (Nike): $300 million

Kobe Bryant (Nike): $50 million

Carmelo Anthony (Jordan): $40 million

Kevin Durant (Nike): $35 million

Derrick Rose (Adidas): $25 million

John Wall (Reebok): $5 million

Dwight Howard (Adidas): $5 million

Source: SportsOneSource

Melo selling more sneakers than KD and DRose should tell you something..Melo has one of the top selling jerseys as well...And this matters because it shows exposure in the market..

Now look at 2014, same source you quoted....

U.S. Retail Basketball Shoe Sales

LeBron James (Nike): $300 million

Kevin Durant (Nike): $175 million

Kobe Bryant (Nike): $50 million

Derrick Rose (Adidas): $40 million

Carmelo Anthony (Jordan): $30 million

Chris Paul (Jordan): $30 million

John Wall (Adidas): $5 million

Dwight Howard (Adidas): $5 million

Source: SportsOneSource

KD makes more from his shoes than Melo and Rose just signed a 13 year 160 mil deal from Adidas. NY adds nothing, close the debate.

Speaking of Kevin Durant....Sales for Durant’s Nike signature sneakers jumped 400% last year from $35 million to $175 million in the U.S., according to research firm SportsOneSource.

Right, He won the MVP...Everyone ahead of Melo has won the MVP or a Championship as Bonn has pointed out..

And how do u explain Amare??

holfresh wrote:Well why don't you take it from the horses' mouth..

http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Daily/Issues/2014/08/12/Marketing-and-Sponsorship/LaMarcus-Aldridge.aspx

LaMarcus Aldridge Says Endorsements Are "Difficult" To Land Playing In The Northwest

Trail Blazers C LaMarcus Aldridge is fulfilling his role as a spokesperson for Vita Coco, and although it may not be the "sexiest endorsement product in the world," the coconut water is still a "national brand, and Aldridge is happy to have the work," according to Allan Brettman of the Portland OREGONIAN. A "recent photo shoot was part of Vita Coco's Athlete Program" and features Aldridge, Seahawks RB Marshawn Lynch, Dodgers RF Yasiel Puig, Chargers LB Manti Te'o, Falcons WR Julio Jones and Bengals RB Giovani Bernard. All the athletes have "yearlong deals that will feature them on outdoor billboards and in print, digital and in-store marketing programs." Aldridge said, "I think it's maybe more difficult (in the Northwest) to find different avenues to market and things like that. But I think eventually you find opportunities. I mean, they wanted somebody in the Northwest. And it just worked out for us, (and) the same way with Nike." Aldridge said that his deal with Nike "expires in September but he was likely to re-up." Aldridge: "I've been with them over a decade. I don't see that changing"

CrushAlot wrote:Apparently Aldridge flew home early from Memphis separate from the rest of the Blazers. Not sure that this means anything.