After taking the basketball world by storm, Caitlin Clark has earned herself another big endorsement deal.
The No 1 WNBA draft pick has landed a multiyear partnership with equipment maker Wilson, which has supplied the official ball of the WNBA since 2021.
The deal, which was announced by the brand Tuesday, will include a signature basketball collection, making the Indiana Fever rookie the first since Michael Jordan to be given such an honor.
The six-time NBA champion is believed to be the only other athlete to have developed a signature collection with Wilson, according to Boardroom.
Wilson already has released three different gold and white basketballs that honor separate milestones in Clark’s college career.
+4
View gallery
Caitlin Clark has landed a multiyear partnership with basketball equipment maker Wilson
+4
View gallery
She will be the first athlete since Michael Jordan to have a signature collection with the brand
‘I think it is super special, and it’s been fun for me,’ Clark told Boardroom. ‘I feel like I was just that young kid who had those basketballs that I would store in the garage.
‘I’m just very lucky and fortunate to partner with Wilson to create something that everyone can enjoy. It connects with a lot of generations, and it’ll be fun to see kids walking around holding them.’
Within her role as an ambassador, Clark will also test and advise Wilson on its basketball equipment. The collaboration adds to the millions Clark is already believed to be raking in. Since bursting onto the scene in the college ranks, Clark earned about $3 million in NIL money at Iowa with deals she had with State Farm, Gatorade, Nike and others, according to the WSJ.
She is also believed to have inked a historic deal with Nike last month, which would see her sign the richest sponsorship contract for a women’s basketball player.
+4
View gallery
The three Clark-branded balls feature laser engravings of the guard’s signature movements
The white and gold balls are titled Three Up (left), Record Breaker and Crowd Maestro (right)
+4
View gallery
The Indiana Fever rookie is also believed to have inked a historic deal with Nike last month
Clark’s initial name, image and likeness deal with the sportswear giant, signed in 2022, expired at the end of the 2023-24 season.
Under Armour and Adidas also participated in contract discussions with Clark’s team in February, according to the WSJ and The 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 is earning a $76,000 salary as a rookie with the Fever, who are currently 0-4 to start the 2024 WNBA season and looking to pick up their first win of the year in Seattle Wednesday.
News
“I didn’t love MJ, and I thought MJ was difficult and unnecessarily harsh on his teammates” – Luc Longley’s true feelings about Michael Jordan
One of the glaring omissions in the famous Chicago Bulls documentary “The Last Dance” was the absence of prominent Center Luc Longley in the 10-part series. Longley was an integral figure of the Bulls’ second three-peat between 1996 to 1998,…
Michael Jordan Would’ve Been Destroyed if Cleveland Hadn’t Made Their Potentially Biggest Mistake, As Per 3x NBA Champion
Michael Jordan didn’t have the easiest path to becoming a champion. The Boston Celtics and the Detroit Pistons were the two major obstacles His Airness overcame to claim his first NBA championship, but what if he had failed at an earlier stage…
Michael Jordan Suffered From a Painful Condition That Only 10% of American Adults Have, Ex-Nike Executive Reveals Shocking Details
It’s no mean feat to create a legendary career on and off the court, but Michael Jordan did it, thanks to his hooping skills and the iconic collaboration with Nike. His retirement from the game has been two decades yet the Jordans…
Michael Jordan card sells for record-high price
A rare autographed Michael Jordan Logoman card sold for $2.928 million, the most ever paid for a Jordan card. Credit AP Photo/John Swart An autographed Michael Jordan Logoman card sold for $2.928 million on marketplace Goldin. The card, which is the most…
Michael Jordan sports card sets new auction record
A sports card of basketball great Michael Jordan recently sold at auction for nearly $3 million. 🚨 BREAKING: there is a NEW ALL-TIME HIGHEST-SELLING MICHAEL JORDAN CARD 🚨 Final Sale Price on the 2003 Upper Deck Ultimate Collection Michael Jordan…
Michael Jordan Opens Up For The First Time About His Billion-Dollar Business: ‘i Made 4 Times More Than My Entire Nba Career
**Michael Jordan Opens Up for the First Time About His Billion-Dollar Business: ‘I Made 4 Times More Than My Entire NBA Career’** Basketball legend Michael Jordan recently opened up about his incredible success off the court, revealing for the first…
End of content
No more pages to load