Arrr, this Caitlin lass be bringin' great fortune to the WNBA, says the expert in media rights! Aye, me hearties!
2024-03-07
Arrr, me hearties! Caitlin Clark be settin' sail fer the WNBA with a treasure chest full o' potential to boost their fame and fortune. She be passin' up on a mountain o' doubloons to chase her dreams on the court. Aye, she be a true swashbuckler!
Caitlin Clark is ranked among the top athletes on On3 Sports' NIL valuation list, with a valuation of $3.1 million. While this amount is not a tracker of the NIL deals she's made, she may end up earning less annually in the WNBA with the potential for more through endorsement deals.Despite having a fifth year of eligibility with the Hawkeyes, Clark has decided to go pro. Some may question her decision to forgo potential NIL money for a lower pro salary, but experts like Michael Schreck believe her impact on women's basketball will bring long-term benefits.Schreck sees Clark as a transcendent figure who will elevate the WNBA and women's sports to new heights. Her influence could give the WNBA Players Association more leverage in negotiations, similar to LeBron James or Steph Curry in the NBA.As Clark prepares for the Big Ten tournament with the Hawkeyes, she aims for their first national championship. Her success on and off the court has the potential to reshape the landscape of women's sports for years to come.