Arrr! Caitlin Clark be worthy of a boot bounty fit for a hoops legend like Michael Jordan, says a swashbucklin' source!
2024-04-30
Arrr mateys! The former Nike swashbuckler Sonny Vaccaro be chattin' 'bout Caitlin Clark's shoe agreement with the scallywags at Nike! Clark sealed the deal after joinin' the crew of the Indiana Fever. Ye best believe she be sportin' some fine footwear now! Aye, me hearties!
Caitlin Clark’s shoe deal with Nike caught the attention of former executive Sonny Vaccaro, who believes she should have received a deal similar to Michael Jordan. Vaccaro helped sign Jordan to his first Nike deal in 1984. He expressed his disappointment to TMZ Sports, stating that Clark should have received more money and a share of everything, just like Jordan. Vaccaro criticized the handling of the deal by Clark's agents and theorized that previous name, image, and likeness deals may have influenced the outcome.Clark signed an eight-year deal with Nike worth up to $28 million before her standout performances in the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament and record-breaking season in 2023-24. Nike's offer included an average salary of $3 million per year and the potential for Clark to become a global sports icon, possibly participating in the Olympics. Under Armour also pursued Clark, with a four-year deal worth $16 million, involving basketball star Stephen Curry in the pitch.Despite the controversy surrounding the deal, Clark's talent and potential have garnered significant attention and lucrative offers from major athletic brands.