Nike rarely takes L’s, but when it does, the moment tends to stick. One of the most memorable came in 2013, when the brand botched its pitch to Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry. After wearing Nike for his first four seasons, Curry’s deal was expiring, prompting meetings with major brands. Yet during Nike’s presentation, a series of missteps ultimately cost them their future MVP.

The pitch went wrong after Nike executive Nico Harrison reportedly mispronounced Curry’s name (he denies the allegation) and made several other missteps. That opened the door for Curry to sign with Under Armour. Now, after 13 years, the two have split, and the move has sparked speculation that Nike could be looking to revive its relationship with the former MVP.

Has Stephen Curry inked a new shoe deal wit

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