Li-Ning & NBA star Dwyane Wade launch new apparel brand

10 Oct '12

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"I first visited China in 2008, when I competed in the Beijing Olympics, and was deeply moved by the country's genuine passion for basketball," said Wade. "I have been blessed with an opportunity to make an impact on the game in the United States, and I look forward to now being active with the sport on a more global level. I am honored to join forces with Li-Ning and grow the game, beginning in China, which is home to more basketball players – 200 million – than any other country in the world."

Prior to the official launch of his signature shoe, Wade will wear two specially-created, high performance Li-Ning-branded basketball sneakers during upcoming Miami HEAT games, including two pre-season games to be played later this week in Beijing and Shanghai against the Los Angeles Clippers. Shoes from the first two preseason games will be held for auction in China.

The Company also has plans to launch a WADE kid’s footwear and apparel line in the future.

The natural pairing of philosophies will be told through a comprehensive marketing campaign of upcoming TV spots and other extensions.

The agreement with Li-Ning Company was brokered by CAA Sports, a division of Creative Artists Agency (CAA), the world's leading entertainment and sports agency, on behalf of its client, Wade.

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