Caitlin Clark had quite the weekend in Phoenix, and she was full of surprises.
With WNBA All-Star Weekend underway, which began on Friday, No. 1 overall pick
Caitlin Clark participated for the first time in style.
Clark took to the court Friday for a Team WNBA practice session at Phoenix’s
Footprint Center, and fans couldn’t help but notice what she was wearing on her
feet.
The Indiana Fever star guard wore a special pair of Nike Kobe 6 Protro sneakers
specifically made for the event
Kobe Bryant’s wife, Vanessa, teased them earlier in the week on Instagram as the
“WNBA All-Star.”
The shoes were not exclusive to Clark; Arike Ogunbowale also wore the pair and
shared the sneakers on her Instagram story.
The former lowa standout is currently in the midst of a tremendous rookie season
with the Fever.
Caitlin Clark Signs Historic Deal With Nike
Caitlin Clark made headlines by signing a groundbreaking endorsement deal with
Nike earlier this year.
Rachel Bachman of the Wall Street Journal previously reported that Clark made
history when she signed a deal with Nike worth $28 million over eight years.
The Wall Street Journal further added Adidas and Under Armour also spoke with
Clark regarding an endorsement deal.
Clark previously had a name, image, and likeness deal with Nike during her time
at lowa, but it expired at the end of the 2023-24 season.
Her newest deal is the most lucrative endorsement deal for a women’s basketball
player in history.