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LeBron James and Kevin Durant have set the standard in terms of rookies signing endorsements with sneaker brands. In 2003, LeBron signed a fully-guaranteed seven-year Nike Air Max 97 Femme deal with Nike worth $87 million and has since gone on to become one of the brand’s icons, inking a lifetime deal with the company. Nike Air Vapormax Womens Six years later, Durant joined the swoosh brand after signing a seven-year deal worth $60 million, which was then renewed in 2014.Both Nike Air Max 270 Mujer Nike Air Vapormax Womens players had received significant offers before signing with Nike. LeBron famously met with Reebok, which offered him a $100 million deal. In 2009, Adidas tabled a seven-year deal worth $70 million to Durant. The former Texas student refused to sign it once he realized that would have meant forfeiting the chance of wearing sneakers from his favorite brand for the foreseeable future.Williamson can be expected to be in a similar situation, with industry heavyweights jostling for position.