Which professional gamer became the first to sign a major shoe endorsement deal with a traditional sports brand, signaling gaming's crossover into mainstream endorsements?

In the competitive gaming industry, sponsorships and endorsements have become increasingly lucrative as esports has grown into a billion-dollar industry. Professional gamers now rival traditional athletes in their endorsement potential, with major brands competing to associate with the most influential players. This trivia question explores a landmark moment in gaming endorsement history that changed how the industry views professional gamers as brand ambassadors.

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Ninja (Tyler Blevins) with Adidas in 2019
Faker (Lee Sang-hyeok) with Nike in 2018
Tfue (Turner Tenney) with Puma in 2020
Shroud (Michael Grzesiek) with Under Armour in 2017