Toronto Raptors Draft Jamal Shead Signs Endorsement Deal With Global Marketplace KICKS CREW

New York City, NY - KICKS CREW is proud to announce its first endorsement deal with Jamal Shead, the newest addition to the Toronto Raptors and 45th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.

Born and raised in Austin, Texas, Jamal Shead began making a name for himself during his high school basketball career. Jamal further elevated his game and presence at the University of Houston, where he was named Naismith Defensive Player of the Year and made the First-Team All-American.

Jamal Shead will now make his NBA debut this October with the Toronto Raptors as the latest professional athlete to partner with KICKS CREW. Kyrie Irving and Damian Lillard were the first NBA stars to join the KICKS CREW team as investors, and now Jamal will be the first athlete to have an endorsement deal with the global marketplace.

"My partnership with KICKS CREW allows me to have freedom on the court. I can wear any brand and test out what works the best for my game. They’re also backed by Dame and Kyrie, two of the best point guards in the game, so I wanted to be a part of the team," said Jamal Shead when discussing his new endorsement deal.

"We're excited to welcome Jamal to the KICKS CREW family and further expand our reach within the NBA with our first endorsement partnership. Jamal's talent and dedication resonate with our brand values, and we're thrilled to support his new journey and provide him with access to world-class brands and products to further elevate his game," said KICKS CREW Cofounder Ross Adrian Yip.

"Jamal has been with us for the past three years. It’s allowed us to learn a lot of his organic interests, and he’s really big on partnering with a brand that believes in his upside. KICKS CREW really showed us their appreciation for Jamal during this process and made it an easy decision for us of who we wanted to partner with," said Harlo Sports Group founder Napoleon “Polo” Kerber.

Since its inception, KICKS CREW has been the bridge for millions of users to new brands and products from around the world. KICKS CREW has partnered with the largest performance basketball brands worldwide for signature product launches from numerous NBA stars, including Kyrie Irving, Dwyane Wade, and Austin Reaves. This endorsement deal with Jamal Shead allows him to play in what he wants and gives him access to KICKS CREW’s expansive catalog of products and direct brand partnerships with performance brands from around the world.