Duke Player Hurt as Sneaker Falls Apart, Sending Nike Into PR Meltdown

Duke Player Hurt as Sneaker Falls Apart, Sending Nike Into PR Meltdown
Duke's Zion Williamson (1) falls to the floor with an injury while chasing the ball with North Carolina's Luke Maye (32) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Durham, N.C., Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019. AP Photo/Gerry Broome
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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Nike is working to contain a public relations disaster after Duke college basketball star Zion Williamson was injured after his Nike shoe malfunctioned.

In a key game against North Carolina, Williamson’s foot appeared to break out of his shoe. His foot slid on the floor and the shoe “exploded,” according to some observers.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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