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
13
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
11
Transforming Power Phone Ads
The Sprint NBA Commercial Warns Viewers of Unusual Changes
10
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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Woven Dunks
The Nike Dunk Woven Spring 2013s are Ready for a Picnic
Retro Raygun Runners
The Nike Barkley Rayguns Will Have You Jumping Out of this World
Golf Ball-Inspired Track Outfits
The Nike TurboSpeed Suit Makes Athletes Run .023 Seconds Faster
Star Clustered Sneakers
The Nike Zoom Rookie Galaxy Are for Adventurous Ballers
Ankle Supporting Sneakers
The Under Armour Charge Basketball Shoes Protect You on the Court
Apocalyptic Auto Ads
The Volkswagen GTI 'Tunnel Vision' Promo is Exhilarating
Spiritual Sports Ads
The Sky Sport Miracle Campaign is Holy and Blessed
3-in-1 Communication Devices
VIVOplay by Evado Filip Keeps Parents and Children in Touch
Breakfast-Promoting Olympic Ads
Kellogg 'Swimmer' Commercial Focuses on the Start of Each Day
Haute Sport Couture Spreads
The Vogue Paris April 2012 Bailey Shoot Displays Stunning Athleticism
Smartphone-Specific PCs
The Imerj Smart Book Augments the Capabilities of Your Trusty Mobile Phone
Predatory Court Kicks
Nike Zoom Kobe VII System Supreme Redefines High Performance Hoop Shoes
Epic Party Sportswear Adverts
The Adidas Originals: All Originals Video Defines Good Times
Olympic Star Perspective Pictures
Usain Bolt Steals Camera from Cameraman and Takes his Own Shots
Illuminated Outdoor Games
Never Be Afraid to Get Hit in the Face in the Dark Again
Air Force Hoop Kicks
Nike LeBron 9 Cannon Brings on a Slick Metallic Look
Stealthy Strapped Shoes
Nike's Strapped Sneakers are So Slick They Need to be Strapped Down
Electro DJ Sportswear Ads
The Deadmau5 x PUMA Capsule Collection Gives a Sneak Peek to New Kicks
Braided Basketball Shoes
The Nike Free Inneva Woven Shoe is a Chinese Finger Trap for Your Feet
Smelly Olympic Campaigns
The Old Spice 'I Will Live Forever' Ad Ties Knots with the Olympics
Mod Mobile Phone Furniture
Give Your Phone a Break with the Chair Cell Phone Holder
Olympic Athlete Couture Campaigns
Michael Phelps for Louis Vuitton is an Unlikely Combination
LGBT-Celebrating Sneakers
The Nike 2012 Pride Pack Applauds Gay Community Achievements
Comical Anti-Games Commercials
The 'Reach for the Gold - Pole Vault' Hostess Ad is Hysterical
Midnight Jogging Gear
Nike Running Holiday 'Dark' Collection Enhances Visibility for Runners
High-End Music Players
The HiFiMAN HM-901 Retails for an Astounding $999
MC B-Ball Battles
The Adidas All 2012 Advert Counts Down to the London Olympics
Uber Chich Sportswear
Astrid Anderson's Spring/Summer 2013 Collection is Mod
Classic Two-Tone Sneakers
The First Full Images of the Nike Dunk Low Vintage Kicks Revealed
Exhausted Athletic Editorials
The Twin Magazine 'Anais Anais' Shoot is Sporty and Supine
Sleek Soccer Uniforms
Nike Promotes the New French Football Kit for Soccer Fanatics
Comic Presidential Support Tees
The Undrcrwn 'Gotta Be Barack' T-Shirts are a Hilarious Depiction
Business Suited Sneakers
Nike's New Stylish Running Shoe Will Have You Perform with Class
Electric Shock Sneakers
The Nike Lebron 10 Volt Dunkman Come in Electric Neon Yellow
Comedic Cola Campaigns
Sofia Vergara and David Beckham in the Diet Pepsi Beach Tweet Commercial
Badass NBA Attire
Wear the Nike x Kobe Bryant Destroyer Varsity Jacket to the Field
All-Camouflage Uniform Kicks
Nike Hyperfuse 2012 Issued to Michigan State Basketball Team
Epic Sports Ads
The Eurosport TV Commercials Will Get Your Heart Racing and Your Palms Sweaty
Historically Pertinent Sports Gear
Nike Black History Month Collection Celebrates Success
Sensational Sporty Sweets
These Basketball Cupcakes Are the Tastiest Way to Enjoy March Madness
Sea Creature Smartphone Protectors
The iWhale iPhone 5 Case by Seyook Lee Boasts a Handy Hook
Sports Star Chaos Ads
The Nike 'My Time is Now' Commercial is Brings the Soccer Stars
Adrenaline Rush Drug PSAs
GlaxoSmithKline 2012 Olympics Spot Stars Marlon Devonish
Sci-Fi Sportswear Ads
The Epically Geektastic Adidas is All In 'Empire Strikes Back Edition'
Olympian Basketball Figurines
The Nike + Coolrain 'Relive the Dream' Dolls Immortalize the Legends
Superheroic Dunk Portraits
Pramod Koshy George Renders Marvel Characters as Highflying NBA Stars
Peeping Tom Backfire Ads
The Samsung Smart TV Commercials Feature Angela Bellotte
Hot Actress Haven Commercials
Megan Fox Island Has More Treasure Than Atlantis
Odor-Covering Chip Commercials
The Farting Doritos Advertisement Saves One Man From Humiliation
Auto Brand Repositioning Tactics
BMW 'Ultimate Driving Machine' Campaign Promotes 14 New Models
Seriously Dedicated Sports Ads
Nike 'Basketball Never Stops: LeBron 24/7' Shows True Commitment
Inspirational Travel Videos
Casey Neistat Knows How to 'Make It Count'
Sock-Inspired Sneakers
The Nike HTM Flyknit Chukka Takes Cues from Warm Winter Socks
Specialty Skater Sneakers
The Ellesse Fab 5 Assist 1 Street On Fire Shoe is Custom Made
Interactive Pop Star Apps
Teenage Girls Will Love the Justin Bieber for Blippar Collaboration
Loud 90s-Inspired Sneakers
The Adidas D Rose 3 Basketball Shoes Are Vibrantly Nostalgic
Badass Robot Riot Police
The new MAD Kidriot Robot Series Shows Battle-Ready Toy Robots
Corkboard Slam Dunk Sneakers
You Won't Want to Tack Pictures on These Nike LeBron X NSW Cork Shoes
Convenient DJ Adapters
The Urbanears Slussen Takes You From iPhone Dock to Disc Jockey
Nighttime Running Campaigns
Nike 'Lunar Runs' Encourages Chinese to Jog at Night
Spiritual Powdered Shoots
Arman Zhenikeyev's Buddha Loves Me Series is Calm and Centered
Bone Conduction Headphones
The Panasonic RP-BTGS10 Targets the Fitness Industry
Stormy Sports Gear
The Nike Running Holiday 2011 'Rain' Collection Keeps Joggers Dry
Dotted Sporty Kicks
These Nike Spotted Trainers are Pastel and Playful
Sky-High Jump-Offs
Nike Puts Their Nike+ Device to Work in this Jumping Contest
Hidden Sports Commentator Ads
Vitaminwater France Celebrates Amateur Athletes in Funny TV Spot
Celebrity-Celebrating Soda Ads
The Pepsi Music Icons Commercial Honors Musical Legends
Sweet Singing Sportswear Ads
The Nike Free 'I Would Run To You' Commercial Features Celeb Cameos
Comically Interactive Ads
The Skittles Touch Commercials Reward Viewer Participation
Amped-Up Athletic Ads
Watching the 'Adidas is All in' Campaign Video Will Pump You Up
Pop Star Sports Adverts
Nike: Music Runs Ellie Depicts the Athletic Side of the Singer
Death-Defying Advertisements
The Old Spice Danger Zone Man Survives the Elements
NBA Tea Parties
The Hoops for St. Jude Project Brings Two Memphis Grizzly All Stars to Children
Exotic Deoderant Ads
The Fabio Old Spice Commercial Introduces a New Face to the Brand
Badass Baller Movies
'The Black Mamba' Movie Pits Kobe Bryant Against Bruce Willis
Paradise Deodorant Ads
Become One of the Freshest Places on Earth with the Old Spice Campaign
Lifetime Photo Flash Commercials
‘From Love to Bingo’ Shows a Lifespan in 873 Images
Holistic Hollywood Fitness Ads
The Running Counts Ad by Nike Presents Life as a Sport
Movie-Trapped Commercials
Canal Digital Presents a Man Who Can't Escape Film
Athletic Projection Promotions
The 'Adidas is All in' Campaign Brings a Light Show to Marseille
Social Vending Machines
Pepsi's New Vending Machines Encourage Sharing
Insurance-Selling Cartoon Characters
The Latest Progressive Ad Features Sonic the Hedgehog
Glowing Basketball Hoops
The Dunk Light is Perfect for Jock Bachelor Pads
Supercharged Game Trailers
DC Universe Online Clip is Awesomely Cinematic
Slotted Docking Stations
The PowerDock 5 Can Neatly Arrange and Juice Up Five Devices at Once
Mind-Blowing Cleanser Commercials
Old Spice 'Smell is Power' Campaign Features Terry Crews
All-Day Diaper Commercials
Huggies 'Best Seat in the House' Campaign Highlights Brand Quality
Inspiring Athlete Singalongs
Athletes Channel Queen in the Adidas Team GB 'Don't Stop Me Now'
Celeb Commercial Spoofs
The Brett Favre 'What Should I Do?' Ad Pokes Fun at the Iconic Athlete
Disney Pre-Makes
This Whoiseyevan Premake Imagines What a 1950's Version of 'UP' Might Look Like
Magical Chip Commercials
Doritos Make Your Own is as Hard as it Looks
Simple Straightforward Commercials
The Do It All iPad ad Focuses on One of the Tablet's Features
Petite B-Ball Figurines
The SDCC NBA Playoff Collector Series 1 Turns Athletes to Designer Toys
Endless Jogging Ads
Nike 'Never Stop Running' Campaign Promotes Its Dedication to the Activity
Side-Splitting Shaving Commercials
DollarShaveClub.com Takes the Old Spice Model and Destroys It
Horrifying Cereal Commercials
The 'Cornflakes Advert' Video Will Make Your Blood Curdle
Expanding Foot Commercials
The Sunshine Sakae 2012 Ad Will Make You Giggle in Fear
Kicks-Focused Archives (UPDATE)
'Sneakerpedia' by Foot Locker Caters to Sneaker Lovers
Epic Athlete Battles
The Nike Free Yourself Throwdown Ad Displays Intense Competition
Utopian Uploading Paradise Ads
With Spring Unlimited Data You Can Play, Stream and Upload Forever
Midnight Extreme Sports Ads
The Nike Chosen: Just Do It Commercial Will Amp You Up
Terrifying 3D Trailers
Saw 3D Movie Not Allowed to Air on TV Until Night Has Fallen
Gleeful Graduate Advertisements
The 2012 Chevrolet "Route 66" Super Bowl XLVI Commercial is a Hoot
Tone-Parodying Condiment Ads
The Miracle Whip 'Keep an Open Mouth' Campaign is Hilarious
Odd Rabbit Advertising
The 'Me so Corny Commercial' is Disturbing
Shoe-Shopping Cartoon Ads
Nike x Foot Locker x Cool Kids Shows How Sports Stars Shop for Shoes
Soft Drink Pep Talks
Football Players Get Motivated in Pepsi Max New York Jets Commercial
Satirical iPad Commercials
iBuddy Hilariously Promotes Steve Young Football App
Cola Trend Report
Research into the Driving Forces Behind the Carbonated Beverage Industry
Recycled Jug Jerseys
Nike Merveilleux is a Football Kit Made from Plastic Bottles
NBA Hollywood Trailers
Robert Rodriguez Directs Kobe Bryant in 'The Black Mamba'
Midnight Wakeboard Sessions
The Nike 6.0 Retention Wakeskate Jam Shows Extreme Water Sports
Satirical Handshake Disability Videos
The Cameron Brothers Poke Fun at Hand Gesturing Forms
Devious Chip Promotions
Call of Duty's New 'Rank Up' Program Tarnishes an 8-Million-Man Tribe
Pixelated Shoe Games
Foot Locker's 'The Sneaker Rescue' Game is Vintage and Awesome
Branded Athletic Celebrations
Nike Festival of Sports Promotes Athleticism to Shanghai Youths
On-Field Practice Stunts
The Locker Room by Foot Locker Challenges Player Skills