Caitlin Clark has already returned to full strength from a season of injuries, but she took her shot off the court with challenges from comedian Michael Che, rapper Travis Scott and more in a debut Nike commercial released Christmas Day.
The 23-year-old Clark is expected to have her signature shoe release in spring of 2026, which will be her third WNBA season, and has her debut brand commercial to go with it — released on a marquee sports day with three NFL games and five NBA games. The Indiana Fever star known for making long-range 3-pointers was wearing a hoody in her signature logo, then had challenges from famous people, but the video started with Clark being challenged by a girl in her driveway, then boys in a gym.
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A cameo form her college coach, Lisa Bluder, standing near Clark’s record-breaking 3-point shot at Carver Hawkeye-Arena was among those that included Che, Scott, brothers Jason and Travis Kelce, to hitting a buzzer-beater in a WNBA game. The question of “from where” or there was then answered by Clark, “from anywhere,” after hitting the shot.
Nike debuted Clark’s logo Aug. 25, a landmark moment, and fans at the Fever’s Aug. 26 game received a white t-shirt with her logo on it. The song used in the commercial was “Boys Wanna Be Her” by Peaches.
“To me, this is more than just a logo, it’s a dream come true,” Clark said. “People always talk about leaving your mark on the game — and this is another way I can do that.”
Clark’s signature shoe will be released in 2026, along with a separate signature apparel collection. That collection will include shirts, pants, hoodies and shorts, along with special pieces in adult sizes only.
She’ll become the third active player in the WNBA to have a signature shoe, joining A’ja Wilson and Sabrina Ionescu.
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“At Nike, we’ve always drawn inspiration not only from the world’s greatest athletes but also from those who elevate the spirit of sport itself. Caitlin exemplifies both — an exceptional basketball player and an outstanding ambassador for the game,” Ann Miller, executive vice president of Nike Global Sports Marketing, said. “We’re excited to take this next step together, continuing to shape this historic time for women’s basketball, and pushing the game and industry forward.”
Clark battles injuries during her second WNBA season, in which she played 13 games and was an All-Star, but sat out due to health reasons. She suffered injuries to her left quad, left groin, right groin, and left ankle. Her final setback was suffered Aug. 7.
She returned to fullcourt action Dec. 12 practicing with the USA Basketball senior women’s national team.
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“I think the challenge for myself was just, it was one, and then it’s like a little better, but then it continued to compound and get worse and other things pop up,” Clark said. “And then I had the ankle injury. So it feels nice to finally be back at 100%.”
The Fever and WNBA season is uncertain for 2026 amid collective bargaining agreement negotiations between the players association and the league. A schedule could be released but is pending until a new contract is ratified.
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Caitlin Clark contract in WNBA, with Indiana Fever
Here is Caitlin Clark’s rookie contract, per Spotrac:
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2027 (club option): $97,582
How much does Caitlin Clark make from sponsorships?
Sponsorship contracts are largely private, but WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert alleged in a comment to Napheesa Collier that, “Caitlin should be grateful she makes $16 million off the court because without the platform the WNBA gives her, she wouldn’t be making anything,” thus giving an idea of how much Clark has made.
(Engelbert said she was “disheartened by how Napheesa characterized our conversations and league leadership.”)
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Caitlin Clark boyfriend
Caitlin Clark is dating Connor McCaffery, a former Iowa basketball player and Butler basketball assistant coach.
Chloe Peterson is the Indiana Fever beat reporter for IndyStar. Reach her at capeterson@gannett.com or follow her on X at @chloepeterson67. Get IndyStar’s Indiana Fever and Caitlin Clark coverage sent directly to your inbox with our Caitlin Clark Fever newsletter. Subscribe to IndyStar’s YouTube channel and join Fever Insiders Live.
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