Vince Carter terminated $50 million Puma contract because their shoes hurt his feet

NBA legend Vince Carter, who recently retired after record 22 years in league, was last player who signed a deal with Puma. When Carter was a rookie and played for Toronto Raptors, he h signed a $50 million deal with sports company. However, Carter ultimately cancelled his deal with Puma before he signed with Nike.   

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When Carter signed $50 million deal with Puma, his rookie deal with Raptors paid him less than $6.5 million. However, Athletic's Chris Kirschner revealed that Carter did not like Puma. As per reports, Vince Carter played only a few games in Puma's signature shoe before he abruptly ended his contract with m.

At time, reports stated that NBA legend has chosen to break off his deal with Puma as he was unhappy with fit and his feet hurt because of shoes. Reports also stated that NBA veteran wanted company to release Vinsanity shoes faster. After Carter officially terminated contract, he h to pay company $13.5 million due to breach of contract. However, reports also d that Carter wore  AND1 Tai Chis when he played 2000 NBA Slam Dunk Contest, which was one of most iconic moments of his career. 

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After terminating his contract with Puma, Carter signed a deal with Nike like NBA legend Michael Jordan. company released a signature shoe called Shox, which was immensely popular amongst fans. After signing with brand, Carter stated that it was a 'match me in heaven'. He furr ded that he never recalled an opportunity where he could have his own shoe anywhere else. Carter h also revealed that h mentioned making a shoe for him 'down line'. He furr explained that ' Shox were done years before and y held m until right time'.

Carter wore Nike for rest of his career before he retired a few days ago. Though Carter never won an NBA title, he helped USA team win 2000 Sydney Olympics. Throughout his career, Carter has nine NBA All-Star selections and Rookie of Year award in 1999. This also includes his 2000 Slam Dunk contest. 

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