New York Yankees veteran Derek Jeter, who has announced that he’ll retire after the current season, earns a lot of respect in a new commercial from Jordan Brand, the Nike subsidiary that has endorsed him since 1999.
As Jeter gets ready to bat, he notices that he’s being saluted by the opposing pitcher, fans in the crowd, famous people in the crowd (including Spike Lee), New York City cops and firefighters, rappers Jay Z and Action Bronson, athletes Carmelo Anthony and Tiger Woods, begrudging players on rival teams, and, eventually, Michael Jordan himself.
This is Nike’s farewell to a player who’s been celebrated for his character both on and off the field for two decades. It will air during Tuesday’s All-Star game, which will be Jeter’s 14th, and last.
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National League outfielder Yasiel Puig (66) of the Los Angeles Dodgers is unable to catch a ball hit for a triple by American League outfielder Mike Trout of the Los Angeles Angels during the 2014 MLB All Star Game at Target Field Minneapolis on july 15, 2014.Jeff Curry—USA Today SportsAmerican League All-Star Alexei Ramirez #10 of the Chicago White Sox slides into National League All-Star Starlin Castro #13 of the Chicago Cubs at second base during the 85th MLB All-Star Game at Target Field on July 15, 2014 in Minneapolis.Elsa—Getty ImagesNational League All-Star Daniel Murphy of the New York Mets makes a defensive play against the American League All-Stars during the 85th MLB All-Star Game at Target Field on July 15, 2014 in Minneapolis.Elsa—Getty ImagesNational League second baseman Dee Gordon, of the Los Angeles Dodgers, fields a ground ball hit by American League's Michael Brantley, of the Cleveland Indians, during the MLB All-Star baseball game on July 15, 2014, in Minneapolis.Jeff Roberson—APNational League All-Star Freddie Freeman #5 of the Atlanta Braves stretches to make a catch as American League All-Star Michael Brantley #23 of the Cleveland Indians runs to first base during the 85th MLB All-Star Game at Target Field on July 15, 2014 in Minneapolis.Elsa—Getty ImagesAmerican League outfielder Jose Bautista (19) of the Toronto Blue Jays is unable to catch a fly ball in foul territory in the third inning during the 2014 MLB All Star Game at Target Field on July 15, 2014 in Minneapolis.Jeff Curry—USA Today SportsAmerican League first baseman Miguel Cabrera, of the Detroit Tigers, tags out National League's Andrew McCutchen, of the Pittsburgh Pirates, at first base during the fifth inning of the MLB All-Star baseball game on July 15, 2014, in Minneapolis. Jeff Roberson—APAmerican League pitcher Fernando Rodney, of the Seattle Mariners, reacts after striking out National League's Daniel Murphy, of the New York Mets, to end the eighth inning of the MLB All-Star baseball game on July 15, 2014, in Minneapolis. Jeff Roberson—APNational League starting pitcher Adam Wainwright rests in the outfield before the MLB All-Star baseball game, Tuesday, July 15, 2014, in Minneapolis.Paul Sancya—APAmerican League All-Star Derek Jeter #2 of the New York Yankees acknowledges the crowd after being pulled in the fourth inning during the 85th MLB All-Star Game at Target Field on July 15, 2014 in Minneapolis.Rob Carr—Getty Images
