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Puma is back in the game of BASKETBALL and Jay Z will be a part of the team.
Puma has already signed three top draft prospects DeAndre Ayton, Zhaire Smith, and Marvin Bagley III.
Jay Z has been appointed the President of Basketball Operations, and will play a part of the deciding factor for who gets signed to the basketball division as well as the direction of the entire brand.
In an interview with Complex, Puma’s Global Director of brand and marketing stated that it was something that Jay Z felt he wanted to be a part of.
In celebration of the newest basketball edition, Puma released limited pairs of Walt Frazier Clydes!
Take a look at the post below:
The worst kept secret: Puma is back in basketball. Company signing their first endorser Walt Clyde Frazier to a lifetime deal. Releasing 73 limited editions pairs at place on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn today. New handle is @PUMAHoops. pic.twitter.com/fmbgi5B0M0
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) June 18, 2018
Clyde showing his retro release to Puma’s new spokesman DeAndre Ayton. pic.twitter.com/xjC59hpLs0
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) June 18, 2018