Nike
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Nike, Inc., headquartered in the United States near Beaverton, Oregon, is the world's leading supplier of athletic shoes, apparel and sports equipment. The company takes its name from Nike, the Greek goddess of victory. Nike markets its products under its own brand as well as Nike Golf, Nike Pro, Air Jordan, Team Starter, and subsidiaries including Bauer, Cole Haan, Hurley International, Converse and Umbro, who have agreed recently to be bought by Nike.
Nike began producing basketball shoes in 1972, with the Nike Bruin and the Nike Blazer.
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