Not all NBA commercials are equal. Some commercials are for the league itself, while others use NBA players to push a specific product. Sneaker and sportswear companies have long looked to NBA stars as credible spokesmen for their products. With their worldwide notoriety and larger than life physical attributes, they make for front men that are hard to miss.
Many of today’s NBA stars show up in these NBA commercials. Dwight Howard stars in a ghost hunting commercial for Foot Locker. More a spoof than a performance commercial, Foot Locker plays on Howard’s big sense of humor as he pretends to search for ghosts in his spare time.
Carmelo Anthony also makes an appearance for Foot Locker as he schools little kids on the court. One set of kids thinks their friend has turned into Carmelo because of the new clothes he got from Foot Locker.
22 Nonstop NBA Commercials
From Frozen in Time Dunking Ads to Synchronized Dribbling Commercials:
Jonathon Brown — Jan 26, 2013 — Marketing
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Lightweight Leaping Shoes
The Kobe Bryant Sneakers Slither Like a Snake
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Epic Party Sportswear Adverts
The Adidas Originals: All Originals Video Defines Good Times
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Seriously Dedicated Sports Ads
Nike 'Basketball Never Stops: LeBron 24/7' Shows True Commitment
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Synchronized Basketball Holiday Ads
Players Dribble in Unison to Promote Christmas Day Uniforms
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Extreme Achievement Ads
Nike's 'KobeSystem: Success for the Successful' Campaign
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Viral NBA Star Songs
T-Mobile 'Chuck's Remix' Ad Puts a Fun Spin on Charles Barkley's Commentary
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Transforming Power Phone Ads
The Sprint NBA Commercial Warns Viewers of Unusual Changes
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Drink-Branded Athletic Programs
Powerade Sports Academy Lets Amateurs Train With the Pros
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Tear-Away Beards
James Harden Footlocker Commercial Puts Funny Spin on Rip-Off Clothing
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Athlete-Endorsed Airlines
Kobe and Messi Cause Conflict in Turkish Airlines Commercial
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Celebrity Soda Campaigns
Pepsi MAX and Kyrie Irving Present ‘Uncle Drew’
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Wisecracking Sneaker Adverts
Adidas Crazy Light 'The Difference' Throws Down Some Knowledge
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Apocalyptic Deodorant Ads
The Old Spice Campaign to Save the World Involves Dikembe Mutombo
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Ghost Hunting Basketball Commercials
Foot Locker Wonders If Dwight Howard Hunts Ghosts After Games
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Consistency Comparison Commercials
This Kobe Bryant Commercial Focuses On His Dependability
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Sports Culture Documentaries
The Nike 'American Made' Video is a High-Octane Campaign
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Ladies' Man Shoe Ads
'Adidas: AdiZero Rose' Ad Plays on the Duo of Slim Chin and Dwight Howard
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Commerative NBA-Themed Sneakers
adidas Canada and Bennedict Mathurin Unveil Custom-Designed Shoe
Futuristic Sporty Patriotic Shoes
Nike Introduces a New Version of the Air Max Dn Shoe
Festive Crackled Low-Cut Sneakers
The New Nike Dunk Low Halloween Prepares for the Holidays
Celebrity-Fronted Mobile Game Commercials
Supercell Debuts Squad Busters with an Exciting Campaign
Cartoon-inspired Vibrant Basketball Shoes
Spongebob Squarepants and Nike Unveil a Kyrie Collection
Superhero-Themed Glamorous Shoes
Marvel and Christian Louboutin Join Forces on a Shoe Capsule
Retail-Exclusive Stark Blue Footwear
These Nike Air Max 95 Trainers are Exclusive to JD
Dynamic Collaborative Streetwear
NOCTA and Nike Join on the Loverboy Nike Air Force 1 Low
Aggressive Athlete Ads
Nike Launches the Winning Isn’t for Everyone Campaign
Skate Sneakers
The Nike SB Dunk Low Gets a Big Money Savings Colorway
Sneaker-Stealing Campaigns
Rob It To Get It by Distance Challenged Customers to Outrun a Sprinter
Next-Gen Sneaker Stores
Foot Locker's Store of the Future Concept is Bolder and Easier to Shop
Athlete-Backed Sports Training Shoes
Nike Spotlights the New LeBron TR1 Training Sneakers
Autism-Supporting Athletics Brands
Nike Partnered with the NBA for an Autism Awareness Campaign
Football Boot-Inspired Sneakers
Nike Launches the Air Max Plus Tiempo Sneaker Model
Reimagined Low-Cut Suede Sneakers
atmos Remixes the Jabbar Low Sneakers by adidas
Attention-Grabbing Basketball Shoes
Puma Hoops X Lamelo's 'MB.04 Iridescent' Drop is Bold
Creature-Inspired Basketball Shoes
PUMA Joins Gremlins on the All-Pro NITRO Basketball Shoe
Soda-Collaborative Dynamic Sneakers
Shaquille O’Neal Presents a Special Shaq Attaq with Reebok
Timeless Revived Basketball Shoes
adidas and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Design Muted Footwear
In-Game Digital Sneakers
Nike and Fortnite Launched Four Digital Sneakers
Boldly Tonal Patient-Designed Sneakers
Nike Unveils the 2024 Doernbecher Freestyle Collection
Hug-Inspired Olympics Campaigns
Coca-Cola's Summer Olympics Campaign was Inspired by True Events
Minimal Contrasting Basketball Shoes
The Nike Air Jordan 14 Sneaker Model Gets a Black Toe Version
Collage Basketball Apparel Collaborations
Reebok Partners with Basketball Sensation Angel Reese
Athlete-Backed Shoe Campaigns
Nike Released Awaken Your Madness with International Soccer Players
Sophisticated Monotonal Footwear
adidas Spotlights the Formal Stan Smith Freizeit Shoe
Multi-Colored Mismatched Basketball Sneakers
Nike Unveils New KD 15 Sneakers in 20 Combined Colors
Empowering Body-Confidence Sports Ads
Dove's 2024 Super Bowl Ad Will Inspire Young Girls
Nostalgic Cartoon Sneaker Designs
The Powerpuff Girls Nike Dunks Will Be Highly Anticipated
Basketball-Themed Candy Toy Treats
The Kinder Joy x NBA Eggs Include all 12 Teams
Logo-Centric Soccer Campaigns
Apple Introduces the MLS Seasons Pass Campaign Visuals
Crackled Holiday-Inspired Shoes
Nike Debuts the Dunk Low and Air Force 1 in 'Halloween' Iterations
Exaggerated Holiday Displays
Nordstrom NYC's 'Wonder All the Way' Campaign is Larger-Than-Life
Sporty Fashion Spring Campaigns
adidas Originals Introduces the 1000 Back Campaign
Basketball Team-Tonal Mid-Cut Sneakers
Nike Unveils a Hornets-Colored Air Jordan 1 Mid
Athletic Apparel Interactive Billboards
Gymshark Unveils the Shoplift Campaign Ahead of Sale
Revitalized Shopping Destinations
Foot Locker's Home Court is a Basketball-Inspired Retail Space
Basketball-Inspired Dynamic Slides
Crocs Presents the New NBA Echo Slides Honoring the Sport
Olympic-Inspired Skate Sneakers
The Nike SB Dunk Olympic Safari Honors the Global Games
Athlete-Designed Basketball Sneakers
UNINTERRUPTED and Lebron James Unveil New Nike Lebron 20
Collaborative Vibrant Skate Sneakers
Crenshaw Skate Club and Nike Launch a New SB Dunk
Video Game-Inspired Sneakers
The Nike Dunk Low Super Mario Bros. Design is a Custom Look
All-White Exclusive Skate Sneakers
Nike Launches the Minimal Orange Label Dunk Low Pro SB
Blue-Tinted Knitted Basketball Sneakers
The Nike LeBron 20 Sneaker Gets an All-Star Edition
Craveable Soda Packaging
Sprite is Reviving Its Obey Your Thirst Campaign for a New Generation
NBA-Themed Dog-Friendly Collections
Little Beast and NBA Join on a Special Collection
Co-Designed Lifestyle Shoes
PUMA Hoops and LaMelo Ball Announce Their New Shoe Silhouette
Charming Chocolatier-Themed Sneakers
The Nike Dunk Low Wonka is Limited to Five Examples
Basketball Player-Fronted Fashion Campaigns
MNML Proudly Features Tre Mann in Its Spring 2024 Line
Olympic-Ready Elevated Footwear
Nike Optimizes its Air Cushioning Tech in New Range of Shoes
Dynamic Collaborative Sneakers
adidas Presents the CLOT Superstar Sneaker with Bold Accents
Channel-Switching Commercials
This Tubi Super Bowl Ad Tricked Millions of Sports Viewers
Ultra-Vibrant Sneaker Designs
PUMA Hoops Launched a New Lifestyle Sneaker — LaFrancé Assist
Creative-Focused Sportswear Campaigns
adidas Celebrates Creativity with Ama Qamata and Dee Koala
Minimalist Silhouette Sneaker Styles
The Converse x Devin Booker Chuck 70 Sneakers are Subtle
Adventure-Inspired Outerwear Campaigns
Canada Goose & KidSuper Drop an NBA All-Star Collection
Dynamic Fashion-Forward Basketball Shoes
Balenciage Presents its First Basketball Sneaker Model
Confetti-Filled Snacking Commercials
Frito-Lay Launches the Taste of Super Bowl Campaign
Supersized Delivery Sweepstakes
DoorDash's Big Game Ad Shares Stuff from All the Ads with a Winner
Preppy Minimal Skate Sneakers
Nicole Hause Joins Nike on a Special Pair of Dunk Shoes
Content House-Backed Collections
FaZe Clan and Nike Debut a New Apparel and Footwear Collaboration
Video Game Pizza Deals
Pizza Hut's New NBA 2K24 Starry Combo is a Game-Ready Meal
City-Inspired Basketball Jerseys
Nike's City Edition Uniforms are Inspired by NBA Courts
Comfort-Focused Footwear Ads
The ALDO Spring 2024 Campaign Highlights Its Pillow Walk Technology
Bubble-Like Semi-Transparent Sneakers
The adidas Superstar Bubble Sneakers is Playful and Bright
Kindness-Promoting Beverage Campaigns
Culture Pop Soda Partners with Point Guard Derrick White
Footballer-Backed Global Campaigns
Pepsi Unveils the 'Where There's a Ball There's a Way' Campaign
Athlete-Inspired Dramatic Sneakers
Nike and Off-White Join Forces on the Sheed Air Force 1 Mid
Collaborative Basketball Player Pizzas
Pizza Guys' Malik Monk Special Was Created by the NBA Star
Basketball League-Inspired Apparel
Josh Denzel Unveils his First NBA Collection with Primark
Sportswear Imprint Art Exhibitions
adidas Originals Presents the Originals Newcastle Exhibition
Minimal Collaborative Basketball Shoes
New Balance Unveils the KAWHI IV Sneaker for the Athlete
Comedic Apparel Campaigns
Kevin Hart and Druski Launch the Fabletics 'Don Pant' with a Short Film
Cinema-Inspired Tonal Sneakers
Nike SB Introduces a City of Cinema Tonal Dunk Low Sneaker
Co-Branded Slot Games
FanDuel Casino’s 'NBA Super Slam' Brings Basketball to the Reels
Futuristic Minimal Basketball Sneakers
adidas Originals Launches the Crazy Infinity Shoe Today
Donut Inspired Ad Campaigns
Dunkin' Donuts New Ad Campaign is Called Dunkin'Terns
London-Inspired Sporty Campaigns
Nike Presents the Pulse of London Campaign Honoring the City
Dramatized Caramel Candy Ads
Reese's Big Game Ad Shows Exaggerated, Relatable Reactions to Change
Basketball Star Pre-Roll Boxes
This Special-Edition Cannabis Box Honors Dwyane Wade's Achievements
Candy-Inspired Shoe Designs
The SB Dunk High "Sweet Tooth" by Nike is Playful and Colorful
Women-Celebrating Sports Lines
Mitchell & Ness & Melody Ehsani Celebrate Women in Sports Business
NBA-Themed Collaborative Apparel Collections
OVO and NBA Launch Collaborative City-Edition Apparel
Artistic Multi-Beverage Ads
The Coca-Cola Family is Spotlighted in this Unique Ad
Celebrity Sportswear Capsules
Adidas Unveils the 'Z.N.E. Collection' for its New Sportswear Label
Bold Sports Apparel Campaigns
New Balance Unveils 'We Got Now' Campaign Featuring Shohei Ohtani
Time Capsule-Style Branding Campigns
Coors Light & Patrick Mahomes Present a Unique Project
Reversed-Themed Classic Sneakers
Nike Introduces the New Icon Flip Collection of Sneakers
Co-Branded Footwear Designs
Vans Skateboarding Collaborates with Skate Brand Hockey
Star-Studded Phone Campaigns
T-Mobile's Ad Features Snoop Dogg, Kai Cenat, and Patrick Mahomes
Wish-Granting Beer Ads
The 2024 Bud Light Super Bowl Commercial Introduces the Bud Light Genie
Athlete-Inspired Wellness Campaigns
Earth’s Splendor and Ben Sheppard Have Teamed Up
Basketball League Customized Cookies
The NBA and Oreo Collaborate to Make Team Custom Cookies
Sports-Inspired Pop-Up Shop Metaverses
Meetkai Announces Its Partnership with THINK450 at CES 2024
Anniversary-Celebrating Storytelling Ads
The Walt Disney Company Mark Marvel's 85th Anniversary
Iconic Sneaker Anniversaries
Foot Locker Gears Up for Nike Air Max Day with Exclusive Releases
Basketball Team-Inspired Sneakers
Nike Debuts its Dunk Low Silhouette in Celtics Coloring
Basketball-inspired Fashion Collaborations
Mitchell & Ness Partners with Isiah Thomas
Commemorative Fatherhood Campaigns
Mitchell & Ness Highlights the Profound Influence of Fatherhood
Heartwarming Holiday Car Ads
Toyota Debuts Three Ads During NBCUniversal’s Primetime Specials
Blockbuster Shopping Campaigns
Walmart Reunited the Mean Girls Cast for Its Black Friday Ads
Retro NBA Team-Inspired Sneakers
Clints Release Sneakers that Pay Tribute to the Toronto Raptors
Food Court Footwear Shops
Skechers' Food Spot Drives Foot Traffic to the Footwear Store
Seasonal Halloween Marketing Promotions
Welch's Fruit Snacks Unveils its MVP Goals for Halloween
Nostalgic Shopping Ads
The Rakuten Big Game Campaign Revives Alicia Silverstone as Cher Horowitz
Pizza Brand Mini Basketballs
Pizza Hut is Selling Mini Basketballs During March Madness
Gen Z Basketball Campaigns
Rivalry Unites with Basketball Forever for a Gen Z-Focused NBA Campaign
One-Handed QSR Meals
STARRY® and NBA® 2K24 Team Up for a Gaming-Ready Experience at Pizza Hut
Basketball-Centric Beverage Campaigns
STARRY® Signs Antetokounmpo & Debuts NBA All-Star Campaign
Elevated Sports Team Merch
Fear of God Partnership Brings Elevated Style to the NBA and WNBA
Animated Sports Experiences
Dunk the Halls offers A Disney-Infused Holiday Slam Dunk for NBA Fans
Venice Beach-Inspired Footwear Designs
Puma Hoops Partners with the Venice Basketball League
Thematic Athlete-Celebrating Dairy Commercials
Mengniu Recognizes Chinese Athletes with New Ad
Basketball Team Diffusers
Aroma360's NBA Team Mini Pro Diffusers Bring Luxurious Scents to Fans
Cheeky Series Star Campaigns
MTN DEW Debuts a New Superbowl Ad with Aubrey Plaza
Spring-Ready Tonal Basketball Shoes
New Balance Unveils New 650 Sneaker Colorways for Spring
Supersized Fried Chicken Nuggets
Big Chicken is Adding New Dunks Chicken Nuggets
Reimagined Holiday Spots
NBA's Jingle Hoops Returns with a Holiday Spot Featuring Action Figures
Custom Mascot Sneakers
Klarna Unveils the New Limited Edition Footwear for the Chicago Bulls
Basketball League-Inspired Metaverses
The NBPA Metaverse Offers an Immersive Digital Experience
Sleek Retro Basketball Sneakers
NOCTA and Nike Join to Highlight the Zoom Flight 95
Skateboarding-Inspired Ads
Vans Launched the ‘Always Pushing’ Ad Highlighting Skating Culture
Tournament-Themed Sneaker Collections
Converse Launch March Madness 'Custom College Collection'
Athlete Financial Partnerships
The Shaquille O’deal Campaign Educates on Financial Freedom
Cozy Rapper-Backed Sneakers
Skechers and Snoop Dogg Team Up for a Multi-Year Sneaker Deal
Basketball Team-Inspired Sneakers
Klarna Reveals Exclusive Sneaker for the Chicago Bulls
College Football Ad Campaigns
Aflac Partners with Nick Saban and Deion 'Coach Prime' Sanders
Basketball-Themed Chocolate Treats
Yowie and the NBA Partnered for Licensed Treats
Celebrity-Endorsed Sneaker Campaigns
Foot Locker and Flo Milli Partner for 'Start with Sneakers'
Basketball-Focused Energy Drinks
G.O.A.T. Fuel is the Official Partner of WNBA's Chicago Sky
Celebrity Super Bowl Commercials
NYX Makeup and Cardi B Debut Their First Super Bowl Commercial
Comedic Groundhog Day Campaigns
Lay's Flavor for Days Campaign Taps into Groundhog Day
Fandom-Exploring Sports Partnerships
NFL and Mitchell & Ness Collaborate to Spotlight Fan Stories
Family-Focused Entertainment Platforms
Chuck E. Cheese Partners with Harlem Globetrotters
Mayonnaise Pairing Ads
Hellmann's Big Game Ad Stars Pete Davidson, John Hamm & Brie Larson
Wholesome Kingpin Ads
The PopCorners Super Bowl Commercial Reimagines Breaking Bad
Athlete-Led Shopping Sprees
DICK'S Sporting Goods' Holiday Shopping Sprint is Led by Kelsey Plum
Sports Teams-Inspired Sneakers
adidas Unveils New Sneakers Honoring New York Sports Teams
Basketball Player-Inspired Cartoon Series
Kartoon Studios' Shaq’s Garage Airs with a Second Season