Caitlin Clark Reportedly Set to Sign $28 Million Nike Deal
John Nacion/Getty ImagesCaitlin Clark is reportedly one step closer to scoring a major endorsement deal. The WNBA player is set to sign an 8-year deal worth up to $28 million with Nike, according to the Wall Street Journal. The athlete’s previous deal with the sportswear giant ended after the conclusion of this year’s college basketball season. According to The Athletic, Clark, 22, is expected to receive a signature Nike shoe as part of her 8-figure endorsement deal. Under Armour and Adidas also made sizable offers to Clark, two industry sources told the publication. The potential deal comes after fans were outraged to discover Clark’s starting salary with the WNBA. Despite being the No. 1 overall pick of the draft earlier this month, Clark is only expected to sign a 4-year contract worth $338,056. WNBA Draft 2024 Red Carpet: See Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and More In her first year with the Indiana Fever, Clark is slated to earn $76,535, which is the standard wage for the top four pi
Caitlin Clark is reportedly one step closer to scoring a major endorsement deal.
The WNBA player is set to sign an 8-year deal worth up to $28 million with Nike, according to the Wall Street Journal. The athlete’s previous deal with the sportswear giant ended after the conclusion of this year’s college basketball season.
According to The Athletic, Clark, 22, is expected to receive a signature Nike shoe as part of her 8-figure endorsement deal. Under Armour and Adidas also made sizable offers to Clark, two industry sources told the publication.
The potential deal comes after fans were outraged to discover Clark’s starting salary with the WNBA. Despite being the No. 1 overall pick of the draft earlier this month, Clark is only expected to sign a 4-year contract worth $338,056.
WNBA Draft 2024 Red Carpet: See Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and More
In her first year with the Indiana Fever, Clark is slated to earn $76,535, which is the standard wage for the top four picks in a draft class. Currently, the starting pay for an NBA rookie is $1,119,563.
“When I saw the number, $76,000 in the first year and $78,000 in the second year, and $85,000 in the third year, for somebody who is now the face of women’s basketball, it seemed kind of ridiculous,” Hoda Kotb said on the April 16 episode of Today. “A guy who is in the NBA, first year, they can get $10 million.”
NFL quarterback Russell Wilson also voiced his support for Clark and other underpaid women athletes.
“These ladies deserve so much more …” he wrote via X on April 15. “Praying for the day 
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