San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper and Utah Jazz forward Ace Bailey appeared in a new Nike commercial alongside Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Harper and Bailey helped promote the release of the Freak 7, the latest signature shoe created for the two-time NBA MVP with a new “ANTETOKOUNMPO” traction pattern. The installment is expected to be available globally online and in select retail locations on July 29.
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The two players signed name, image and likeness deals with Nike last year at Rutgers. They are among several first-round picks who have signed with a brand, joining Cooper Flagg (New Balance), VJ Edgecombe (Adidas) and Kon Knueppel (Jordan Brand), among others.
Harper debuted with the Spurs in the NBA Summer League, averaging 16 points, four rebounds, two assists and one steal on 35.7% shooting from the field. The No. 2 pick dealt with a minor groin injury and was shut down by the team after two appearances.
Bailey, the fifth pick, posted averages of 13 points, seven rebounds and two assists with the Jazz in the Salt Lake City Summer League. Like Harper, he was limited to two appearances because of a hip injury and didn’t suit up for the team in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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After strong freshman campaigns with the Scarlet Knights, Harper and Bailey established themselves as top-five picks this year. They enter the upcoming season with tremendous hype and will do so, having appeared in a new commercial for Nike.
This article originally appeared on Rookie Wire: Nike: Harper, Bailey help introduce new Giannis Freak 7 in commercial