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Design Category
Motion graphics, 1995
Design firm
Wieden & Kennedy (Portland, Oregon)
Collection
(1996) A Decade of Sports Graphics

Description

Nike "NYC" is a multimedia effort celebrating New York City's special love of basketball. In this city, the sport reaches mythical status and a player's single act of skill can resonate for decades. This video campaign pays homage to famous neighborhood playground courts and the legendary athletes who played and made their reputations there.

Credits
Creative directors: John C. Jay, Dan Wieden
Art director: Young Kim
Designer: Imin Pao
Copywriter: Jimmy Smith
Director: Robert Leacock
Editor: Livio Sanchez
Production company: @radical.media
Client: Nike, Inc.