The NIL ruling has opened the door to limitless opportunities for student-athletes. Even former NBA shooting guard J.R. Smith is cashing in.
Smith is currently a member of North Carolina A&T’s golf team. And although he made millions playing professional basketball, he couldn’t recently pass up the opportunity to become a brand ambassador of a major activewear line.
The former NBA guard has officially signed an NIL deal to become a brand ambassador for Lululemon. He’s the first male golfer to do so.
Well done, J.R.!
“North Carolina A&T golf’s JR Smith has officially signed an NIL deal as a brand ambassador with Lululemon”
North Carolina A&T golf’s JR Smith has officially signed an NIL deal as a brand ambassador with Lululemon ⛳️
(h/t @NickDePaula) pic.twitter.com/01nrWrvM7F
— Front Office Sports (@FOS) April 18, 2022
“The first male golfer signed by Lululemon: 2x NBA Champion JR Smith. Smith, a freshman golfer at North Carolina A&T, is featured across Lululemon’s latest campaign for the Evolution Polo.”
The first male golfer signed by Lululemon:
2x NBA Champion JR Smith.
Smith, a freshman golfer at North Carolina A&T, is featured across Lululemon’s latest campaign for the Evolution Polo.pic.twitter.com/ujYC2wWUOn
— Front Office Sports (@FOS) April 18, 2022
“And the first golfer Lululemon signs is….JR Smith. Sure there are a few tour pros out there that are a [little] jealous right about now.”
And the first golfer Lululemon signs is….JR Smith. Sure there are a few tour pros out there that are a leeeeetle jealous right about now. https://t.co/7K7FxjGAbr
— Dan Rapaport (@Daniel_Rapaport) April 18, 2022
“This is amazing. Take my money”
This is amazing. Take my money https://t.co/9s7AEhSRK9
— Will Johnson (@Will_Johnson15) April 18, 2022
“This is impressive. Both for brand x athlete.”
This is impressive. Both for brand x athlete. https://t.co/2UqwTedsVH
— Hey, it’s Arlesha (@LeshaTweets) April 18, 2022
This is impressive. Smith continues making a name for himself outside of basketball.
What’s next for the college golfer?
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