Put You On started with a challenge: Nike needed a fresh, unforgettable way to introduce its newest signed athletes before they became household names. We responded with a bold idea, part sports talk show, part sitcom fever dream and Nike was all in.
Starring comedians Emmanuel Hudson, Tyree Elaine, and Klarity, Put You On fused the debate-style antics of First Take with the quirky charm of Malcolm in the Middle, transporting viewers to a ‘90s-style basement where three friends argue over who’s got the best read on the next big athlete. The series flipped athlete intros on their head, delivering Nike talent with personality, storytelling, and cultural flair.
Put You On broke Nike’s YouTube and in-app viewership metrics, leading to an expanded Season 2 with longer episodes and even more personality.
We grew up watching sitcoms in Nikes. So when Nike asked for something new, we gave them something only we could make: their first-ever original sports sitcom.
Creative Director - Gerado Ortiz, Omar Ponce
ACD Writer - Jerry R. Louis, Dom Cooper
Junior Writer - Siddiq Cornish
Art Direction - Alexa Lopez