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... e might switch to UA next summer, and that would really give Nike a hard time."
However, Irving’s attitude was essentially putting James on the hot seat.
He couldn’t respond forcefully, as his public image would be damaged by engaging in a verbal spat with Irving, especially during such a critical season, and Nike wouldn’t allow it either.
But by not responding, he was tacitly agreeing to what Irving had said.
Irving had him blocked from both ends.
Finally ...
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