Caitlin Clark, recently selected as the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft and signed to a four-year deal with the Indiana Fever, is set to sign a historic sponsorship deal with Nike, valued at $28 million over eight years, for her own signature shoe. This deal is reportedly the richest ever for a women's basketball player. Despite this milestone, the deal has sparked controversy. USA Today columnist Mike Freeman criticized the deal, suggesting racial bias due to Clark being white. Additionally, Dave Portnoy, founder of Barstool Sports, argued that Clark's deal is undervalued, suggesting it should have been closer to $80 million and expressed hope for an early opt-out clause for Clark. Amidst these discussions, Clark continues to achieve on the basketball court, having won the James E. Sullivan Award for the second consecutive year, marking her as the nation's top college athlete.
Caitlin Clark makes more history as she notches another accolade https://t.co/N5mUPYIWgq
Caitlin Clark is 'getting screwed' in $28million Nike deal and it should start at $80m, insists Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy: 'It's STEALING - I hope she has an early opt out' https://t.co/VaYsZIToCK https://t.co/O3PtWnblOL
Caitlin Clark is 'getting screwed' in $28million Nike deal, insists Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy https://t.co/DXOjkG3FMF https://t.co/mx23WzzvTB
🏀 Caitlin Clark becomes 1st two-time winner of Sullivan Award as nation's top college athlete https://t.co/X4eYYW4g5F
Caitlin Clark is still picking up trophies. The Iowa basketball star who was recently the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft won the James E. Sullivan Award for the second straight year Tuesday night. https://t.co/LKvjRSfWRL
#CaitlinClark is set to sign #Nike for $28 million, inking 8 year https://t.co/S2D7t9ccDO https://t.co/M5OPduLvnc
Caitlin Clark is reportedly one step closer to scoring a major endorsement deal. https://t.co/r1CagsWOxx
Lefty USA Today Sports Columnist Slams 'Ugliness' of Caitlin Clark's Nike Shoe Deal https://t.co/wP7LZSSQk4
Nikola Jokic's lack of major shoe deal with Big 3 brands throws cold water on Caitlin Clark white privilege narrative. https://t.co/IvOoh9UuuW
Caitlin Clark will reportedly receive the richest sponsorship contract for a women's basketball player ever 🤑 https://t.co/E5LDa04Bu7
In a very predictable move, USA Today's race-obsessed columnist Mike Freeman has taken serious issue with Caitlin Clark getting a signature shoe deal. Why? Because she is white. READ: https://t.co/7nc8yKstil https://t.co/unmMzvM0wR
While Caitlin Clark’s four-year deal with the Indiana Fever has drawn criticism, her 'Name, Imagine and Likeness' (NIL) will continue to benefit her on the WNBA stage as she is reportedly preparing to sign a major deal with Nike. https://t.co/BTQZUYk6a3
In completely predictable fashion, USA Today's race-obsessed columnist Mike Freeman has taken serious issue with Caitlin Clark receiving a signature shoe deal. Why? Because she is white, of course. READ: https://t.co/7nc8yKt17T https://t.co/Fv7I20Pgwc
This was an interesting take from @seanhurd Caitlin Clark is reportedly getting a Nike shoe. Where is A'ja Wilson's? https://t.co/LQjpLDqqSA