Guo Ailun is the first Chinese basketball player signed to Jordan Brand
He signed a deal worth more than $1.4 million per year
Jordan Brand signed its first-ever Chinese Basketball Association player, Guo Ailun. The 24-year-old plays for Liaoning Flying Leopards.
The signing is part of the 20th anniversary of the brand entering the Chinese market, according to Sneaker News.
How much is the deal, you ask?
Jordan Brand has signed Guo Ailun, its first ever Chinese Basketball Association endorser. Will pay the 23 year-old PG over $1.4 Mil per yr. pic.twitter.com/AhFesRO11Z
— Nick DePaula (@NickDePaula) May 10, 2017
Yep, more than $1.4 million. Guo joins Yao Ming and Yi Jianlian as Chinese players with shoe deals, though he is the first to sign as a CBA player.
Jordan Brand released a video welcoming Guo to the family, with Michael Jordan providing the voiceover and a note of encouragement to Guo.
“Countless have dreamed of this. Represent them. Represent me. Represent yourself. Welcome to the family.”
Congratulations, Guo Ailun!