In 2018, Nike named Colin Kaepernick the face of its Just Do It 30th-anniversary campaign; Nike's market value rose $6 billion Nov 9, 2026 @ 8:34amFootball > NFL > San Francisco 49ersAthlon SportsNike's decision to back Colin Kaepernick sparked backlash and boosted its market value. Read moreIn 2018, Nike named Colin Kaepernick the face of its Just Do It 30th-anniversary campaign; Nike's market value rose $6 billion