Posted: Tuesday, August 25, 2009, 6:39 PM | 19 comments |
 

Iguodala as "Chief Blocka"

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At the end of last week, someone had mentioned to me that they'd seen a Nike commercial with Andre Iguodala. I had yet to catch the video, but this afternoon I saw it, and then found it on YouTube.

It's a Nike ad specifically for Foot Locker (I believe). It includes Iguodala (as Chief Blocka), Mo Williams (as Fog Raw), Kevin Durant (as Velvet Hoop) and Rashard Lewis (as Ice-O). I guess, together, they are the "Hyperizers" and the ad is debuting their new single, "Don't Criticize (Hyperize)." You can even make the beat your ring tone. If you dare.

Say what you want about the Ad/Video, but it's huge for Iguodala to be featured in a Nike ad campaign. Here's the link if you haven't seen it and want to check it out. I hope you're internet connection is faster than mine because my computer is still trying to open the video. Click here: Andre Iguodala's Nike Ad.

--Kate
Posted by Kate Fagan @ 6:39 PM  Permalink | 19 comments
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 8:33 PM, 08/25/2009
    Your kidding me right? Hey Iggy, you will not have hops forever, you need to be woking on your jump shot. And this is the leader of this franchise doing nonsense videos, when the team is heading for the lottery? Your getting paid to be the best basketball player you can be, but that's not going to happen cause you got AI disease. "practice".
    — rayzoe
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 8:52 PM, 08/25/2009
    rayzoe needs to relax, it's just a commercial. It's not as if he has to spend every minute of every day practicing his jump shot. Also how do you compare him to Iverson? Has he missed practice? You should be banned from the internet
    — kundithomas
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 11:29 PM, 08/25/2009
    A little late with this, video and commercial has been out for a few weeks now. I just dont see how this is really big for Igudola to be in a commercials with other names that havent done anything yet in the league. Mediocre commercial full of mediocre players.
    — sidanand
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 2:49 AM, 08/26/2009
    I miss Dr. Chapstick.
    — Iron Giant
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 9:47 AM, 08/26/2009
    Do you watch Sixer games rayzoe? You sound like a moron. First off, no,, Iggy isn't the most prolific shooter in the league but you can tell he was working on his shot toward the end of the season. He scorched Hedo every game that Hedo was on him and no, it wasn't only fastbreaks or dunks. JUMPSHOTS! Second off that's a grat endorsement for Iggy. We need to get the city excited aboout basketball. It's nothing wrong with being in commercials and the Sixers aren't headed for the lottery. They have enough talent on that team to do some pretty overwhelming things. Try keeping up with what's really happening because you just made yourself look ridiculous.
    — deasytrent
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 11:38 AM, 08/26/2009
    Really? The gave Iggy the hook instead of a fake verse? That's a shame. Just like he is on the Sixers, he's just a complimentary piece in this commercial. I still prefer Jewelz with 40 Barz. I'm looking forward to a lottery pick this year!
    — HandNik
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 4:51 PM, 08/26/2009
    If Mo Williams and Rashard Lewis can be in an ad Andre Igoudala can certainly too considering he is better then both of those guys.
    — brannigan73
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 3:26 PM, 08/27/2009
    well at least you sixer fans have somethjing to get worked up over, because the season will be the same as the last two 40-42 wins 7 or 8 seed and out in one round, doesn't get any better than that ...
    — lalleva
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 3:26 PM, 08/27/2009
    well at least you sixer fans have somethjing to get worked up over, because the season will be the same as the last two 40-42 wins 7 or 8 seed and out in one round, doesn't get any better than that ...
    — lalleva
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 3:23 PM, 08/28/2009
    Nike sure has stooped pretty low to feature those guys in a commercial. Where's Mars and Mike when ya need them?
    — mdriban
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