She currently has sponsorship deals with Nike, Gatorade, State Farm, Wilson, Hy-Vee, Xfinity, Gainbridge, Lilly and Panini. Nike is Clark's most valuable endorsement deal. In April, the Swoosh signed the future WNBA Rookie of the Year to an eight-year agreement worth more than $3 million a year on average.
George told the outlet that his signature footwear and apparel deal with Nike ended after the sixth model. However, the silver lining is that George is remaining with Nike, and the brand is planning to issue retro releases of his earlier basketball shoes.
But after she turned pro, Ionescu signed a multi-year, signature sneaker deal with Nike that is reportedly worth $24 million. While Ionescu was far from the first WNBA player to have a signature sneaker line, she did help pave the way for her contemporaries.
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Clark, the 2024 No. 1 pick and WNBA Rookie of the Year, was sponsored by Nike throughout her college career, and signed a new eight-year, $28 million deal with Nike after she was drafted in April 2024. At the time, it was the largest sponsorship contract for a women's basketball player.
False. The narrative that Caitlin Clark turned down a $400 million deal with Nike due to the company's association with Colin Kaepernick was published by a satire website. This article was produced by the Reuters Fact Check team.
VERDICT. False. The narrative that Caitlin Clark turned down a $400 million deal with Nike due to the company's association with Colin Kaepernick was published by a satire website. This article was produced by the Reuters Fact Check team.