Winning Isn't For Everyone - Episode 74

In this episode we talk about James Whitner not getting charged by feds and apparently signing with adidas and speculate if his relationship with Nike and Jordan will continue. We also talk about the Nike CEO John Donahoe stepping down and who’s really to blame for Nike’s decline in these last 5 years. Some other topics, we talk about StockX sneakers available at Walmart, TwoJsKicks apparently out at Urban Necessities, customizers selling fakes, and Tom Sachs back at Nike. A lot of topics! If I had more time, I woulda made a shorter podcast. Timestamps 00:00 - Cold Open: Let the Blessings Come In 00:18 - Intro 02:10 - On Feet 02:30 - Pickups 05:26 - Skips 12:05 - EQL Feedback 15:31 - Influencer Era 20:18 - StockX Sneakers Available at Walmart 23:51 - TwoJsKicks Apparently Out At Urban Necessities 27:46 - JSM Customs Accused of Selling Fake Customs 39:03 - Tom Sachs Back at Nike 46:01 - James Whitner Gives Up Claim to $1.2 Mil  50:33 - Complex Interview 57:16 - Potential Adidas Deal 1:00:03 - Working With Multiple Brands 01:02:10 - Nike Relationship Over? 01:07:14 - Prosper Closing 01:08:27 - MJ and James Whitner 01:10:08 - Nike CEO Out 01:17:21 - Outro