Nike is playing damage control after Duke basketball player Zion Williamson tore his sneaker in a game.
Nike's stock was down more than 1% on Thursday.
NEWS: Zion Williamson was diagnosed with a Grade 1 right knee sprain. He is progressing as expected, and his status is day-to-day. pic.twitter.com/H8YUZGnOyc
— Duke Basketball (@DukeMBB) February 21, 2019
Nike builds its reputation around creating premier shoes and clothes for athletes, but that image took a hit with Williamson's sneaker tore.
In a statement Nike says the quality and performance of their products are of utmost importance adding while this is an isolated occurrence, they are working to identify the issue.
Coach K: “It was an unusual night... But I was proud of my guys. I thought they played hard.” pic.twitter.com/AHkz5tWC7h
— Duke Basketball (@DukeMBB) February 21, 2019
[Source: CNN]
