LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Caitlin Clark (Image Source: GettyImages)
Caitlin Clark is already making the internet crazy before hitting the pro courts, setting her sights on breaking records.
While the spotlight has been on the salary differences between NBA and WNBA players post-draft, Clark isn’t just counting on her WNBA salary; she has reportedly landed a massive Nike deal, one of the largest ever for a rookie.
Caitlin Clark has inked a 4-year contract worth $338,056, giving her a rookie-year income of $76,535.
However, her eight-figure deal with Nike is expected to be a mind-blowing one.
The details of this Nike partnership were recently revealed by Shams Charania of The Athletic, shedding more light on Clark’s impressive off-court game.
He said, “It’s eight figures, they told me. I said that as I hurried back. My major is not in math.
That’s a minimum of $10 million. It’s well over $10 million, I was told. I believe it’s” reasonable to state that it exceeds $20 million.
The NBA insider mentioned that Nike, Under Armour, and Adidas contended for Caitlin Clark’s signature.
During talks with Under Armour, NBA star Stephen Curry from the Golden State Warriors joined in via Facetime, which is pretty interesting.
If the rumored $20 million deal with Caitlin Clark goes through, she would have the third-largest sneaker deal in basketball, behind LeBron James and Kevin Durant.
Only James and Durant have bigger sneaker deals among active players above the ballpark of the said amount.
Comparing Caitlin Clark’s Nike deal with LeBron and KD’s
LeBron James and Kevin Durant are both tied to Nike with lifetime contracts.
When LeBron entered the NBA, he linked a seven-year deal with Nike valued at $90 million.
Later, in 2015, he secured a considerable lifetime agreement with Nike worth about $1 billion.
Kevin Durant’s Nike lifetime deal caused quite chaos in the NBA and is estimated to be worth $300 million.
Under Armour had offered him over $270 million, but Nike matched it due to their matching rights.
This sets Caitlin Clark’s $20 million deal with Nike, positioning her behind these basketball icons.
After her college Nike NIL deal ended, there were talks that Nike would continue working with Caitlin Clark.
Clark herself hinted at this by sporting Nike gear at various events.
Her recent $20 million-plus signature shoe deal with Nike is set to solidify her impact in the sneaker industry.
News
NBA – Big update on Bronny James before the draft: “Franchises want…
ESPN (DR) While the Combine has just ended, Bronny James continues to capture the attention of all followers. While the draft of the young prospect seemed compromised a few weeks ago, new information was recently provided. Following his cardiac arrest,…
NBA – Tony Parker, 168M career, on his fortune and his parents: “You gave birth to me, but…
SKWEEK (DR) Because Tony Parker was a seasoned athlete in the NBA, he is also an ambitious businessman who has a concept of work and sacrifice. Moreover, he does not see his success as a family success, proof of this with this…
NBA – A new surprise in the Bronny to Lakers soap opera? “He went from…
ESPN (DR) / Greenhouse Distribution (DR) With the draft combine, Bronny James had the opportunity to show what he could do, all in front of many observers. And it looks like his trick worked. Unless the situation turns around, Bronny…
VIDEO: Lakers Legend Pau Gasol Showers Love to Sabrina Ionescu After Her Win Against Caitlin Clark
Sabrina Ionescu, Pau Gasol, Caitlin Clark (Image source Getty Images) Sabrina Ionescu and the New York Liberty secured a 91-80 victory over Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever on Saturday, marking their second consecutive win. Ionescu had a strong performance, scoring 12 points,…
WNBA News: Caitlin Clark Makes History in WNBA Debut, Joins Legends Candace Parker, Sue Bird and Nikki McCray
Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever (Image source Getty Images) WNBA: Caitlin Clark, the star player for the Indiana Fever, had an impressive debut in the WNBA. She is the most anticipated rookie who garnered a large fan base due to her outstanding…
NBA – A former teammate of LeBron Cash: “He made me watch. During my rookie year, he…
NBA (DR) / The OGs (DR) Some managers don’t joke with their players, especially those who have just arrived in the NBA. Double champion alongside LeBron James, Mario Chalmers shared a funny anecdote about his boss at the Heat, a…
End of content
No more pages to load