Take It to the Bank
It was the brainchild of Wieden + Kennedy to create an O.G. rap group that also happened to dominate on the court. Once in costume, Kevin Durant, Mo Williams, Rashard Lewis, and Andre Iguodala really inhabited their old school characters while putting on a dunk clinic for the fans. We took over a basketball stadium in downtown Las Vegas, filled it with fans and extras, and let the guys show off. The crowd was hyped and I felt fortunate just being present to watch these incredible athletes bring back Showtime.Click to view more.
Client: Nike
Agency: Wieden + Kennedy
Art Director: Mark Warzin
Photographer: Dewey Nicks
Stylist: Nikoya Gonzalez
Players:Kevin Durant as Velvet Hoop, Mo Williams as Fog Raw, Rashard Lewis as Ice-o, and Andre Iguodala as C-Blocka
Production: Sandrine Lima for Reel Sessions
Location: Las Vegas, NV
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Dunkd On
I'm always excited to get the call from Weiden + Kennedy because they consistently come up with incredibly clever campaigns and strong graphic solutions. Their concept for this Nike shoot, to focus on the guy getting posterized, was no exception. There's nothing better for me than the opportunity to freeze action, especially when 220-pound athletes are flying six feet in the air and landing on each other. All the action happened in camera, in real time. It was a thrill to watch and became an instant Dewey Nicks classic in my mind. Click to view more.
Client: Nike
Photographer: Dewey Nicks
Agency: Wieden + Kennedy
Art Director: Sasha Swetschinski
Stylist: Lisa Michelle Boyd
Models: Kareem Abdul Jabbar II, Brian Drolet, Doc Jacobs, Omar Wilkes,
Rafael Amare, Travor Turner,Peter Cornell, Shel, Dock Ellis, Zach Fray,
Michael Stewart, Lafayette Dorsey, Brandon McKinnie, Britton Shaw, Eric Yee
Basketball Technician: Antoine Stoudamire
Production: Sandrine Lima for Reel Sessions
Location: Hollywood, CA
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