JUST IN: Nike’s Silence is LOUD! Caitlin Clark BEATS Angel Reese in MAJOR Adidas DEAL
Nike Facing Major Backlash for Controversial Caitlin Clark Decision
The $134 billion company hasn’t promoted the Iowa alumna since she turned pro.
Indiana Fever rookie phenom Caitlin Clark is arguably the biggest star in professional sports right now.
She has been the catalyst for WNBA attendance, television ratings and merchandising records, and one would think her biggest sponsor would want to capitalize on her rising star power.
Nike hasn’t produced one ad or commercial featuring Clark since she turned pro. And despite a signature shoe being part of Nike’s agreement with Clark, it may not be released until 2026, according to sports business reporter Ethan Strauss. He reports Nike wants to prioritize A’ja Wilson, and it fears the optics of giving a rookie a signature shoe before an already established star who just won league MVP for the third time.
After Strauss’ story broke, Nike was roasted on social media. Several unruly fans were unhappy Clark was being slighted because of another WNBA player, and the company was called out over its questionable decision to not market one of its top stars.
“So let me get this straight: 1. Nike signed Caitlin Clark to a big deal, but haven’t posted a congratulations post for winning ROTY. 2. WNBA haven’t posted the ROTY winner either. But, the ADIDAS ambassador did a whole post congratulating CC on her accomplishments. Smh,” one fan wrote.
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) looks on during the first half against the Connecticut Sun during Game 2 of the first round of the 2024 WNBA playoffs at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, on Sept. 25, 2024.
“It seems odd that I haven’t seen any @Nike commercials with Caitlin Clark since turning professional & becoming Rookie of the Year. Seems like a MASSIVE MISS. And after paying her tens of millions of dollars she still doesn’t have a shoe anywhere in sight,” another commented.
“Adidas celebrating Caitlin Clark’s phenomenal rookie year while her endorser Nike stays mum to prevent hurt feelings (*cough*A’ja*cough*) is savvy business,” one user stated.
“@Nike Where are the Caitlin Clark sneakers, or the commercials or you even congratulating her on Rookie of the year. I’m sure she would be happy to sign with someone else,” another user asked.
Nike is likely looking to do some image repair after firing CEO John Donahoe on Sept. 19 and replacing him with Elliott Hill following the company stock price’s 20% drop this year. Perhaps the backlash it’s facing over the Clark situation is enough to get the wheels in motion on Clark being a more forward-facing part of the brand.
News
This Dijonai Carrington situation just got uglier: Her fans are harassing another journalist
This Dijonai Carrington situation just got uglier: Her fans are harassing another journalist! Watch the video here: Not Just Caitlin Clark: Sun’s DiJonai Carrington Has To Be Held Back After Hard Foul Hey, check this out! WNBA games can get a little…
VIDEO: Angel Reese Calls Out Haters After High School Video Resurfaces
Chicago Sky star Angel Reese has been involved in her fair share of controversies through the years. During her time at LSU, her GPA was put into question after the mother of her former Tigers teammate Flau’jae Johnson took a…
Angel Reese pays emotional tribute to Teresa Weatherspoon for pivotal support in her career
Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese was left devastated after the team made the difficult decision to part ways with head coach Teresa Weatherspoon earlier this month. Reese has been vocal of her support in her head coach (Image: Getty) Angel…
BREAKING: Caitlin Clark makes shocking move to europe after WNBA elimination
WNBA GOES NUTS After Caitlin Clark Announced Her Departure Of America! THIS IS HUGE! What’s next for Caitlin Clark and the Fever after elimination from the WNBA playoffs? UNCASVILLE, Conn. — The Indiana Fever started their season coming up short against…
SHOCKING: Angel Reese says she would have been ROTY if it had not been for wrist injury
Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese recently opened up about her season, expressing her belief that she would have secured the Rookie of the Year (ROTY) title had it not been for an injury that hampered her performance. The talented forward,…
VIDEO: WNBA FIGHT! DiJonai Carrington had to be held back after this hard foul by Kayla McBride 😳
Sun’s DiJonai Carrington has on-court outburst after Kayla McBride hard foul! The semifinal series between the Sun and the Lynx is heating up. The semifinal series between the Connecticut Sun and the Minnesota Lynx has been extremely chippy through two games, with…
End of content
No more pages to load