Caitlin Clark appears to be on the cusp of setting another record, as she reportedly is preparing to sign an eight-year, $28 million deal with Nike that…
will continue her association with Nike by signing a $28 million contract that spans eight years and includes a signature shoe.Excel Sports Management, which represents Clark, and Nike did not immediately respond to requests for comment from The Associated Press.The new deal would be the richest sponsorship contract for a women’s basketball player.
Under Armour and Adidas also participated in contract discussions with Clark's team in February, according to the WSJ and Athletic. Puma also showed some interest but walked away when told the bidding would start at $3 million per year, according to the WSJ. Clark received offers of $16 million over four years from Under Armour and $6 million over four years from Adidas, with both including a signature shoe, according to the WSJ.
Clark earned about $3 million in NIL money at Iowa with deals she has had with State Farm, Gatorade and others, according toClark's agents were working on the new Nike contract even before she announced she would turn pro instead of return to Iowa for a fifth season under the COVID-19 exemption offered to players in college during the 2020 pandemic season.
The reported eight-year contract with Nike shows the sportswear giant's commitment. At 22, Clark could play well over a decade in the WNBA and she
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