Wright State’s Amari Davis hopes to make basketball his full-time profession, but if that doesn’t come to fruition, he already has a backup plan in mind.
“I’ve got good acting skill,” Davis told the Dayton Daily News. “I’m waiting for somebody to put me in a movie or a show or something.”
The Wright State guard has already found a way to showcase his skills in front of the camera, as he’s earned a NIL deal with Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken, which is one of his favorite places to grab a meal.
“That’s my spot,” Davis told the newspaper. “I go there and get the jumbo dippers every time. That’s my go-to meal… I used to eat it before my games in high school. That was kind of my signature meal.”
Davis was seen wearing his Wright State jersey in an ad for the fast-food joint, as he was cooking and serving customers at the drive-thru window.
“I guess they knew I was playing for Wright State, and they know I’m sort of a hometown hero,” Davis told the paper. “They told me, ‘We’ll get you on board. We know you have a nice little fan base, and we’ll get them out to eat some chicken, too.’”
Cameron Langer, Marketing Director for Lee’s Famous Recipe, sees this is a mutually beneficial partnership.
“This partnership was put together to not only help the Lee’s brand, but grow Amari’s personal brand as well, showing what a great person he is within the community,” Langer told the newspaper.
Davis said he makes between $500 to $1,000, but the perks behind the partnership is what he may deem is priceless.
“I get chicken pretty much anytime I want. That’s always a bonus. If I don’t want something in the house, I can always run to Lee’s,” Davis said.
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