Phil Knight talks about why Nike is standing behind Tiger Woods

Published December 14, 2009 5:00am ET



Tiger Woods and Nike founder Phil Knight have been friends and business partners from the day he turned pro. The company was so committed to Woods that Knight started an entire golf line dedicated to the Tiger brand.

While some feel Nike might pull away from Woods there is no chance that Knight is giving up even a little on his friend.

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