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Under Armour just scored some major points with its latest endorsement.
The athletic brand announced on Wednesday evening that it has signed a five-year deal with Joel Embiid, the franchise center for the Philadelphia 76ers. According to ESPN, this deal will make Embiid the highest-paid player at his position in the NBA. Previously, the 7-foot-tall athlete worked with Adidas.
Under Armour and Embiid will work together on branded products, including shoes and other athletic wares, as well as charitable endeavors.
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