“Making New Balance proud” Kawhi Leonard peels off $32 Billion worth Nike’s logo on Clippers’ uniform
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Kawhi Leonard peeled off the Nike logo on his Los Angeles Clippers uniform in a move that will make New Balance proud. It is safe to say that Kawhi Leonard, The Fun Guy, has returned. The Los Angeles Clippers forward appeared on the cover of SLAM Magazine’s new November 2022 issue, alongside co-star Paul George. The Nike logo was missing from Kawhi’s uniform, as fans noticed on the latest Slam Magazine cover, which featured Leonard and his Clippers teammate Paul George. When you look closely, you can see the outline where the logo used to be.
Of course, everyone is aware of Kawhi Leonard‘s devotion to New Balance. He constantly mentions and promotes the brand, so it’s not surprising that he doesn’t want a competitor brand to benefit from his image. It’s also worth noting that Leonard was previously signed with Nike, and it’s safe to say their split wasn’t as amicable as one might have expected. Leonard and Nike had a legal battle over Nike’s use of the Clippers star’s Klaw logo.
Kawhi Leonard and Nike’s legal Battle over the ‘Klaw’ logo
The Klaw logo is synonymous with Kawhi Leonard. You think of him when you see the logo but, as Leonard learned on Wednesday, just because the logo is about him doesn’t make him the owner of it. Nike owns the logo, according to a new federal court ruling. Leonard and Nike filed competing lawsuits last summer over ownership of the logo. Both cases have in-depth coverage of The Crossover. The logo, of course, highlights Leonard’s distinctively large hands—hands that have been measured at 11.5 inches across and have helped Leonard become one of the NBA’s best defensive players.
The lawsuit was originally heard in the United States District Court for the Southern District of California, but at Nike’s request last October, it was transferred to the United States District Court for the District of Oregon. In Oregon, U.S. District Judge Michael Mosman presided over the case. He dismissed Leonard’s claims with prejudice (meaning without regard to the merits) and granted a motion confirming Nike’s ownership of the design.
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