A number of people have burned Nike sneakers and apparel after the firm announced that former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s “Just Do It” ad.
Kaepernick is best known for taking a knee during the national anthem, in a move that he says is to protest police brutality. A number of other NFL players have taken a knee during the national anthem, drawing the ire of many fans. President Donald Trump suggested last year that players who kneel should be fired, sparking widespread protests across the league.