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Former NBA player Gilbert Arenas discussed the challenges of marketing Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic, who has won three MVP awards but lacks a major shoe deal. Arenas noted that despite Jokic's immense skill and accolades, he's not in the top tier for jersey sales and has yet to attract significant interest from leading shoe brands like Nike or Adidas. Arenas pointed out that Jokic's personality and playing style might not resonate with younger fans, who are a key demographic for basketball merchandise. Historically, guards have been more successful in selling shoes, as they better match the aspirations and physical realities of young fans. Arenas concluded that Jokic's height and position make it difficult to create a widely marketable brand in a consumer market that idolizes guards and smaller forwards.
