Janice
01-20-2004, 12:28 AM
McDonald's Cuts Ties With Bryant
OAK BROOK, Ill. (Jan. 19) -- Kobe Bryant lost his sponsorship deal with McDonald's, costing the NBA star another endorsement while his sexual assault case proceeds in Colorado.
Kobe Bryant could lose even more endorsements.
The fast-food company said Monday its three-year agreement with the Los Angeles Lakers guard expired Dec. 31 and was not renewed.
"It would be inappropriate to comment or speculate at this time about any future sponsorship relationship," spokesman Bill Whitman said.
Ferrero of Italy, the maker of Nutella chocolate spread, earlier chose to not renew Bryant's endorsement contract.
Bryant, a five-time All-Star who helped the Lakers win three NBA championships, is averaging 22 points. He recently hurt his shoulder and could miss several weeks.
Copyright 2004 The Associated Press.
OAK BROOK, Ill. (Jan. 19) -- Kobe Bryant lost his sponsorship deal with McDonald's, costing the NBA star another endorsement while his sexual assault case proceeds in Colorado.
Kobe Bryant could lose even more endorsements.
The fast-food company said Monday its three-year agreement with the Los Angeles Lakers guard expired Dec. 31 and was not renewed.
"It would be inappropriate to comment or speculate at this time about any future sponsorship relationship," spokesman Bill Whitman said.
Ferrero of Italy, the maker of Nutella chocolate spread, earlier chose to not renew Bryant's endorsement contract.
Bryant, a five-time All-Star who helped the Lakers win three NBA championships, is averaging 22 points. He recently hurt his shoulder and could miss several weeks.
Copyright 2004 The Associated Press.