Adidas suffered a blow after the Chicago Bulls said Monday that
Derrick Rose, Adidas' star NBA endorser, would not play for the
remainder of this season following surgery to repair a torn medial
meniscus in his right knee. Adidas issued a statement Monday re-affirming its support for Rose, “As fans of the game and a close partner, we wish Derrick a quick recovery. His hard work, dedication and love of the game is inspiring to his millions of fans worldwide and to all of us at adidas. Our support for him will continue to be unwavering.”
The 2011 NBA MVP missed all of last season after tearing a ligament in his left knee in Chicago's April 2012 playoff opener against Philadelphia. Two years prior to the 2012 injury, Adidas re-signed Rose to a 13-year extension of his endorsement deal for a reported $185 million.
