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6. Hakeem Olajuwon
Hakeem Olajuwon paved the way for Shaquille O’Neal and Kevin Durant by selling signature shoes at an affordable price. After hearing the complaints of a mother who couldn’t afford expensive basketball shoes, Olajuwon signed with Spalding and put out his own signature for less. Olajuwon’s endorsement opened up the game for a wider audience to play.
