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Nike Features Kobe & LeBron As Puppets

Published: Monday, 11 May 2009 | 11:00 AM ET

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By: Darren Rovell
Sports Business Reporter

Two weeks ago, we heard Nike [NKE Loading... () ] was going to roll out these puppets of Kobe and LeBron for playoff ads. Thanks to the folks at First Cuts, we were pointed to the ad.

Take a look at it and tell us what you think.

My immediate thought? Those puppets are pretty accurate representations, but doesn't Nike pay Kobe and LeBron enough to use their actual voices? Are the guys that busy?

Questions? Comments?

Topics:Consumers | Marketing | Advertising | Sports

Companies:Nike Inc