On Wednesday, for instance, Barrett was introduced as the latest athlete to endorse Puma sneakers. It was a pop-up ceremony across the street from the Garden, shadowed by a billboard of Barrett’s smiling face painted on a 31st St. building. “First of all, we’re fresh,” Barrett said of signing with Puma, which now counts three Knicks as its athletes (Barrett, Kevin Knox and the original Puma endorser, Walt ‘Clyde’ Frazier).
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Position: F
Born: 08/11/99
Height: 6-9 / 2.06
Weight:210 lbs. / 95.3 kg.
Salary: $4,385,640
Born: 08/11/99
Height: 6-9 / 2.06
Weight:210 lbs. / 95.3 kg.
Salary: $4,385,640
Over the course of the year, Barrett emerged as a top target for the brand, with executives strongly believing that he’ll become the best player from his draft class, while also drawn to the appeal of the New York marketplace. Last season, the company also signed a Knicks rookie in No. 9 overall pick Kevin Knox, along with a mix of nearly a dozen rookies and veterans.
On Friday, Knox was back at the Riverview Community Center for its annual back to school bash. He posed for pictures and shook hands with the kids, most of whom spent the day playing games, eating food and dancing. The event culminated with the children lining up to receive Puma backpacks filled with school supplies, all courtesy of Knox.
This is not the first Knox has dished out Puma swag. As part of his contract, Tampa Catholic gets $10,000 worth of gear from the company for a four-year period that started in 2018. The Crusaders were able to buy uniforms, travel gear and three new pairs of sneakers for every player on the team. In addition, Knox paid for all the hotel rooms when the Crusaders travel to play in the Las Vegas Prep Invitational on December of last year.
Tim Reynolds: Kevin Knox was willing to talk. Knicks security forbade it.
Mike Vorkunov: Kevin Knox says he feels stronger this summer compared to his rookie season with the Knicks last year. He’s been working on his ball handling, efficiency, and finding open teammates. “I just feel so much more comfortable on the court now,” he said.
