The 2012 NBA Finals featuring the Oklahoma City Thunder vs. the Miami Heat kicks off tonight. Instead of trying to analyze who has the advantage and who’s going to win we’re going down a different road.
Today, we’re taking the biggest stars from tonight’s final and compiling some of their commercials they have done in the past. The question is; which player made the best one?
Hit the jump to see some of the work….
6.) Dwyane Wade – “Same Day, Same Story”
Dwyane Wade doesn’t make very good commercials. It was this or that obnoxious commercial with Charles Barkley. This is clearly better.
5.) Lebron James – Nike Swimming Pool Commercial
I can dig this commercial. I think I’m going soft on Lebron this postseason.
4.) Russell Westbrook – BancFirst Commercial
Clearly, Russell hasn’t hit the big time yet with endorsements. They’ll come young blood.
3.) Kevin Durant – Don’t Criticize (Hyperize) Nike Commercial
Probably my favorite of the group. Velvet Hoop is the man.
2.) Kev
Found June 12, 2012 on
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PLAYERS:
Dwyane Wade,
Charles Barkley,
LeBron James,
Russell Westbrook,
Kevin Durant
TEAMS: Miami Heat, Oklahoma City Thunder
TEAMS: Miami Heat, Oklahoma City Thunder
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