WNBA’s Clark Scores $10M Nike Deal, Signature Shoe Included

The online community is expressing outrage and disappointment over Nike’s decision to provide a lucrative, eight-figure endorsement deal and signature shoe for Caitlin Clark, while two-time WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson has yet to receive a similar recognition. This has sparked a widespread backlash on social media, with users questioning the brand’s commitment to gender equality in sports endorsements. Many have criticized Nike for overlooking Wilson and suggested she should consider moving to a brand that would invest in her. The controversy highlights the ongoing issue of gender inequality in sports endorsements and the need for brands like Nike to support female athletes more equitably.