Damian Lillard, Jimmy Kimmel And Andrew Wiggins Star In New Foot Locker And Adidas Originals Commercial, Showcasing Latest Models Of The Adidas Originals ZX Flux Sneaker

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Jul 29, 2015, 11:20 ET

NEW YORK, July 29, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Foot Locker, Inc. (NYSE: FL), the New York-based specialty athletic retailer, and adidas Originals today unveiled, "The Bobby Butter Story," a new spot featuring NBA stars Damian Lillard and Andrew Wiggins, alongside late-night host and comedian, Jimmy Kimmel. Launching as part of Foot Locker's "Fresh Start" back-to-school campaign, the ad features the adidas Originals ZX Flux Prism Sole and Red Galaxy models.

Having been Rookie of the Year himself, Damian Lillard gives Andrew Wiggins a little advice on the importance of constantly evolving. Dame doesn’t want Andrew to turn out like Bobby Butter (Jimmy Kimmel), a streetball legend who’s own failure to evolve kept him from ever getting to the next level.

The spot centers around Lillard, the 2012-13 Kia NBA Rookie of the Year, advising Wiggins, the 2014-15 Kia NBA Rookie of the Year, to make sure he doesn't let early success make him complacent. Lillard agrees that Wiggins' new adidas gear from Foot Locker is a good start to staying fresh, because no one wants to end up like legendary street baller "Bobby Butter," played by Kimmel.

"I've been in a few Foot Locker spots now and they keep getting more fun each time," said Lillard. "It was awesome getting to do this one and I'm excited to see what the fans think."

"Playing Bobby Butter allowed me to showcase both my basketball skills and sick street style," joked Kimmel. "I've been wearing adidas since the '80s when I was one of the founding members of Run DMC."

"Kicking off the back-to-school season with two young NBA talents – Lillard and Wiggins – is a perfect way to feature the hot new adidas Originals gear hitting Foot Locker stores," said Stacy Cunningham, Executive Vice President of Marketing for Foot Locker. "Tying in Jimmy Kimmel makes the spot even more fun, as we continue to push the comedic expectations of our 'Approved' campaign."

adidas Originals ZX Flux – ranging in price from $90 to $120 – are available at Foot Locker stores nationwide and on footlocker.com.

The spot was created by worldwide agency BBDO.

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About Foot Locker:
Foot Locker is part of Foot Locker, Inc., a specialty athletic retailer that operates approximately 3,500 stores in 23 countries in North America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. Through its Foot Locker, Footaction, Lady Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker, Champs Sports, SIX:02, Runners Point, and Sidestep retail stores, as well as its direct-to-customer channel, including footlocker.com, Eastbay.com, SIX02.com, the Company is a leading provider of athletic footwear and apparel.

About adidas Originals:
adidas Originals is the iconic sportswear brand for the street, born in sport heritage but living in contemporary lifestyles. Symbolized by the Trefoil, adidas Originals is bringing heritage styles of the adidas history back to life. Its biggest strength is the ability to be a relevant part of people's lives – in whatever lifestyle they have.

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SOURCE Foot Locker