Tweet of the Day: Matt Bonner to New Balance, “Give Me Shoes!”

San Antonio Spurs sharpshooter Matt Bonner spent some time with Nice Kicks on Monday. He sat down for an interview and had the opportunity to take over their Twitter account for a brief Q&A with fans.

The interview focused on Bonner’s sneaker plight — he hasn’t had a sneaker deal in quite a while.

.@newbalance @Adidas @peaksportsUSA I’m ready to sign the fist ever shoe deal via twitter. Any takers? #history

— Nice Kicks (@nicekicks) October 21, 2013

Down to his last two pairs of New Balance sneakers, the Red Mamba is desperate for a new deal.

His only requirement is that the shoes be comfortable. In what turned out to be a fast developing movement, a Facebook page was started as well as a Twitter campaign.

The maneuver seemed to have worked, as New Balance came through with a reply for for Bonner.

@nicekicks What’s up Matt? We want to keep you in NBs – there’s a fresh shipment of New Balance product headed your way. #AskBonner — New Balance (@newbalance) October 21, 2013

Red Mamba sought clarification of the terms of the tweet, but did not receive a reply via Twitter.

.@newbalance Now as the sole NB wearing NBA player for the last 4 years… I have tears in my eyes. I never thought this day would come. — Nice Kicks (@nicekicks) October 21, 2013

.@newbalance I’m assuming by sending a shipment of NB product you are saying you want to sponsor me officially?Like with an actual contract? — Nice Kicks (@nicekicks) October 21, 2013

.@newbalance I sure hope that’s what you’re saying… #miraclescanhappen #fairytaleending

— Nice Kicks (@nicekicks) October 21, 2013

There have not been any further updates on the situation, but it’d be nice to hear that Bonner will have an official deal.

At any rate, it seems that he will at least have more than his last two pairs of sneakers to play in this season.

 

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