| NBA 
                All-Star Tracy McGrady is to star with his own signature shoe 
                in global basketball ad campaign for adidas.
 The 
                TV ads feature McGrady and his T-MAC 2 shoe illustrating that 
                teamwork raises the level of play of individuals. Two versions 
                will be screened on MTV throughout Europe titled “One” 
                and “Acknowledge” to coincide with the November launch 
                of the T-MAC 2 shoe.
 “One” was directed by Doug Pray, who has cut music 
                videos for hip-hop acts such as Eazy-E, Steve Earle, John Fogerty 
                and Flop. “Acknowledge” is the work of twin brother 
                directors Allen and Albert Hughes known for their strong soundtracks. 
                The pair have previously directed such films as “Dead Presidents”, 
                “Menace II Society” and “From Hell”.
 “McGrady 
                is arguably the most impactful, popular player in the game today,” 
                said John Kawaja, Director of Marketing, adidas America. “We 
                think his personality has as much to do with that as his playing 
                ability. Our ‘team’ concept represents McGrady’s 
                and adidas’ own perspective on the game today.” The 
                T-MAC 2 will be available in White/Royal in limited numbers exclusively 
                from JD Sports nationwide from January 2003, priced at £80.00. 
                   
 
    
 
   
 adidas T-MAC 2 gallery
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