Hasheem Thabeet Signs on with Li Ning

Li Ning and Peak have been slowly but surely adding U.S. players to their respective overseas sneaker labels. Peak has Ron Artest and Jason Kidd among others. Li Ning already features Shaq, Baron Davis and Jose Calderon. Today, Grizzlies rookie center Hasheem Thabeet has joined forces with Li Ning, according to SportsBusiness Daily's Liz Mullen. No. 2 #NBA pick Memphis #Grizzlies C Hasheem Thabeet signs deal w Chinese shoemaker Li Ning [Agent Bill] Duffy: "#LiNing is a global company & Hasheem has the ability to be the face of #Africa.” Thabeet #Tanzania native #NBA Before jumping to Li Ning, Thabeet had been wearing Jordan Brand and Nike. He also wore both brands at UConn.