Caitlin Clark's reported Nike shoe deal leads to backlash | On Her Turf | NBC Sports

Natalie Esquire and Callie Lawson-Freeman unpack some of the backlash that has resulted from reports of Caitlin Clark's 8-figure deal with Nike that includes a signature shoe. #NBCSports #OnHerTurf #CaitlinClark #WNBA
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[@thomashahn6289]

Did you two know that Nike wasn't the only shoe company that was trying to get this deal with Clark. It was Nike, Adidas and Steph Curry

[@jnkazee2526]

The way yall talk about this is just as much a backlash to Clarks success. Yall are hurting the appeal of your golden goose before it has the chance to lays eggs for you. Its so unforced

[@colleenposadas8415]

yet sooooo typical

[@CaliBurrOfficial]

The problem is, they’re talking accolades and what Aja deserves (which I believe she deserves more). The WNBA just don’t generate the numbers. The demand for Aja isn’t that high cuz the game doesn’t have viewership. Caitlin by far was the greatest player in college basketball for a couple of years and brought the attention of woman’s basketball to millions. Broke record after record and though she didn’t win, she got there and put up crazy numbers every game. If Aja was generating millions per game, she probably would have more deals. But she don’t. Nike is just capitalizing on the hot ticket right now, which is Caitlin Clark

[@cumulonimbus583]

Thank you so much. All these other are so jealous. Its Aja Wilson this Aja Wilson that. Finally a black person who’s smart.

[@MotebangDiaho]

Guys, I don't understand why this is difficult for you to understand. It's not about accolades, its about eyeballs, I have never seen anybdy wearing Aja Wilson jersey in the street. I have seen multiple of Caitlyn, that is what nike needs. Nike has to make money too.

[@precinctoneconstructions7728]

Cos it’s all feelings over ratings and making money

[@BridgetWilson-hi2uo]

Who is she😮

[@JG-mg3if]

Somehow is to hard to understand for some 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@claudus12]

Smh lies the girl a best seller so yes ppl wear her jersey and watch her and love her. She is also top 100 most influential

[@goldbrick2563]

Im a basketball fan and had vaguely heard of aja wilson. Im not a wnba regular watcher. I do watch the ncaas and of course know who clark is

[@DMVPRIDE10]

Also keep in mind that the WNBA draft had 2.5 million viewers... Compared to 670k for the Las Vegas Aces WNBA FINALS series!... Let that sink in...

[@NN8CJ]

Well said. The WNBA isn’t just sport, it’s serious business, and may or may not be fair. There’s no such thing as a right to a shoe contract.

[@larrycarter1875]

The finals peaked at 1.3 million

[@metalmacabre9991]

They can't let it set in because they wanna cry color. That's the only thing they have to cry about. They have no reason to be this surprised. It's economics. Simple! Yet they can't get their heads around that.

[@knlqhtmare]

@@larrycarter1875still not 2.5 and she’s hasn’t even played a game

[@denisejohnson2840]

Let that sink in it was because Iowa thought they were getting a championship

[@dennisdespars5314]

You guys are nuts……Nike pays the bills and can do what they want….if you do not like it pass on them……why always make it a black vs white issue……..that is so sad…….business is business…….if you do not like their decisiion then buy some other shoe.

[@RealPackCat]

250 years and you guys have learned nothing.

[@robertnichols3677]

​@@RealPackCatit's been 250 years.and u guys are still crying lmfao

[@robertnichols3677]

​@@RealPackCatand Nike endorses more black athletes but let's keep crying racism lmfao

[@RealPackCat]

I am waiting for just 1 Ninjja to stand up and talk about discrimination in sports where over 60% of athletes are all back. Where are the shoe contracts for white men in sports? Equality for whites.

[@deebee4575]

@@RealPackCat250 years and still whining.

[@matthewyee2649]

I don’t follow WNBA at all, can’t name a single player. I have heard of Caitlin Clark and that is why she is getting a signature shoe deal, quit being a hater.

[@TheeEgyptianQueen]

Caitlin deserves EVERYTHING she is getting...not everyone is hating

[@DebraJohnson]

I never heard of her before Angel Reese. 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@vandrosia]

Is she related to Lia Thomas?

[@danielhunter2670]

So it's about race...as usual...ugh...So tired about hearing about race...Who cares about how Nike spends their money...how can these people blackmail Nike by playing the race card...SO SICK of hearing about it...

[@BLACKRULERSHIP]

A black woman the best wnba player without a shoe deal but gave it to this white woman who has not played a single game yet

[@markhansen8039]

What’s laughable is your comparison of some A’ja Wilson fans to the sheer number of Caitlin fans. Sorry but A’ja doesn’t move the needle. The fact that you are so close to the WNBA and think she’s so big, when no one outside of the hardest core fan knows her, illustrates the point that you can’t see that the the rest of the world has no clue of A’Ja. Result: no shoe deal. Get real.

[@shaifarber4243]

You are oh so right! I have been following women basketball (one of the very very few) for many years. When I talk basketball with friends and mention A'ja, the reaction is normally who??

[@neishachambers2719]

Why does CC move the needle? Because they marketed her. Aja Wilson was not marketed and still the Aces sold out their season tickets and still she was listed as one of Times top 100 influential women, and still she scored 53 points in a game (she ranks 1st in defense and offense). So imagine how much the needle would be moved if espn and everyone else that shoved CC downs our throats marketed her.

[@ChiefOttoSo]

@@neishachambers2719no because she plays like Steph curry and does stuff guys can’t do and shes cool

[@neishachambers2719]

@@ChiefOttoSoso she plays like a guy but does stuff guys can’t do… is Steph not a guy…

[@celine9230]

Never heard of A'ja Wilson in my life..

[@ClockCutter]

I've never heard of Aja Wilson until this video. Sorry.

[@jimmyjay689]

Never

[@TonyBeauford]

I think you prove the point. Wilson has been the best player on the championship team the last 2 years. This likely means that you’re only interested in the WNBA because of Clark. And Nike gave her that deal because she is very marketable to people like you. I don’t think there is anything wrong with it. She will likely do for the WNBA what Magic, Bird, and Jordan did for the NBA.

[@VVSGoated]

real talk.

[@colleenposadas8415]

l think she was on So Carolina. I dont watch wnba. I watched every Clark game since last years March madness. Ill watch her in wnba as long as I can tolerate their woke agendas.

[@celine9230]

Ditto

[@guimbanian25]

You give someone $20M to sell shoes then that person should sell at least $60M worth of shoes. WNBA lost $10M a year forever that’s about $300M during its lifetime. Iowa U probably made a lot of money because of Caitlin Clark. Most Indiana Fever games are already sold out. Caitlin Clark’s Indiana Fever jerseys are already sold out. Anyway who is this Wilson lady you are trying to promote?

[@MotebangDiaho]

IOWA made 82 million just thus past season.

[@wilsonogunewe2053]

😂😂well I understand the business angle to your lil outburst. It's business and that's what it is. Popularity sells and brands know that A'ja Wilson is popular. So you can see the hypocrisy of white owned companies.

[@guimbanian25]

@@wilsonogunewe2053 you must be related because the only commenters who know her seem to be family. I don’t know her and 90% of those who commented don’t know her.

[@wilsonogunewe2053]

@@guimbanian25 what if I tell you now that 90% of people who buy Caitlin Clark Jerseys and game tickets are IOWANS? So, just because Iowans stan Caitlin doesn't make her more profitable than others I need you to factor that too. If you don't know A'ja Wilson doesn't mean American population do not know her too. Just like a non Iowan who do not buy Caitlin Jerseys and don't have to.

[@guimbanian25]

@@wilsonogunewe2053 population of Iowa 3,207,000. Tv viewers for Iowa v LSU 12,000,000, Iowa v UConn 14,000,000, Iowa v USC 18,000,000. Miss Wilson games less than what. 600,000. ION regular season games were consumed for a total of 14 million hours. So ION TV needs 5 years of wnba broadcasts to equal Caitlin Clarks 3 games? Anyway do your own research. Please

[@glenndavis5349]

There is a reason why Caitlin is getting the bag, has nothing to do with color, so just stop.

[@ferrari77773]

Sour grapes!

[@MattMajcan]

really, brittney griner was just as much of a star when she entered the wnba and nobody cared. none of this has anything to do with caitlin clark its about trying to popularize the wnba and womens sports in general

[@glenndavis5349]

@@MattMajcan nobody cares about Bob Griner, should still be in a Russian jail. Nobody wants to be supporting activists and their political views.

[@jabaltariq4606]

Even if it was based on color, why don't Black business people step up and sign these Black women to deals

[@xavierb9061]

Not true media has put her there

[@2001redz28]

Lebron James got a $100 million dollar deal with Nike before he ever took a shot in the NBA. I didn't have a problem then and I don't now!

[@LouSeph]

Those players were there but the ratings didn’t go up. Do you want people to watch or not?? Be mad at the people marketing the game.

[@jdneely9939]

Is that Clark's fault??? Maybe Wilson n the others should dress, act, carry themselves as a marketable woman. Clark looks acts dresses like n speaks like a marketable woman that's just how it is that's not her fault.

[@LouSeph]

@@RoStarr713 she didn’t play her first game yet and the ratings for the draft she got drafted were higher than any game in the history of the league - sit down. I got WNBA league pass LAST year - it’s $15 dollars on KZbin tv - check if you think I am lying. I watched WNBA before CC and I am gonna watch this season. All those players were in the league and not generating those ratings. Now you can say they weren’t marketed and there is truth to that - but Sabrina Ionescu has a similar game to CC and she wasn’t nearly the ratings draw and she is white. Kelce Plum is white and CC broke her record and she didn’t get this type of following - does Aja deserve a shoe - absolutely- if Nike marketed her more maybe more people would know who she is - but ESPN puts all the women’s college games on that network but WNBA games - some on Ion, some on CBS Sports Net - I would bet I have watch more WNBA than you have and my city doesn’t even have a team.

[@FootyRevolutionHQ]

So?? ​@@RoStarr713

[@thegoatudontknow]

@@RoStarr713 u count by color not numbers u need jesus

[@djnivekonea.k.adjnivek1517]

I'm 63-year old Black Man (not that my master status should matter...but apparently to you blackness matters!) and Air Force Veteran, and former USAF women’s basketball coach. And an avid supporter of Women's College Basketball and the WNBA. And have always supported the NCAAWs and the WNBAs endeavor to grow women's sports. However, can we stop the race-baiting every time the media or a company promotes or rewards Caitlin Clark. Because...in business timing is everything! It was like this when Larry Bird and Indiana State lost to Magic Johnson and Michigan State-in the NCAA Finals in 1979, and both of them when on to have all-star careers in the NBA-with both of them winning multiple championship-culminating with both being inducted in the NBA Hall of Fame. Albeit they both respected each other, and most importantly the game-becoming great embassies of the game and for the international growth of basketball, going on to represent this country on the biggest stage in sports...the Olympics! Most important, I didn't her an outrage by white or alumni fans of NCAAWs college basketball schools complaining when Nike made a shoe deal with coach Dawn Staley of South Carolina or when Nike made a shoe deal with Coach Deion Sanders of Colorado both of whom are black. Nor did I hear an outrage by white fans of the WNBA or just plain old American basketball fans of their favorite WNBA team complaining about A'ja Wilson getting a book deal and touring last year to promote her book, "Dear Black Girls." And we definitely can't claim that Nike is a prejudice company because they make shoe deals with more black athletes than any other sneakers company! As an American (oops I forgot my blackness...as a black-American) as Dr King stated...just judge people (or in this case a company like Nike) by the corporate character and not always revert back to making this a skin color issue. When I invest in a S&P 500 mutual fund or an Electronic Traded Fund (ETF) I don't worry about the master status or color of the CEO, concern myself with the return of investment (ROI); and in this case that's exactly what Nike has been doing since they signed Michael Jordan to their company's first pro-athlete shoe deal! It's economics 101 - it's not about the color of one's' skin that determines whether or not a company selects a certain athlete to endorse its product-it's about the project revenue a.k.a. ROI! Like in the movie: Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps... where the color of money doesn't count.

[@hughjassol2072]

Angel Reese and Clark haven’t stepped foot on a WNBA court and will sell more jerseys and merch than Wilson ever will.

[@INSANESeK]

I have no clue who Wilson is while Clarke and Reese are household names who will bring millions of fans over to the WNBA

[@WORKSbaby]

Well once they find out about her she’ll naturally show who’s the big girl

[@maxxgold1]

Let us know when Aja gets 20 million viewers. This crying about black women is just ridiculous. If you have the talent and the marketing, then you get paid. Tiger Woods, Micheal Jordan, Lewis Hamilton, Serena Williams, Venus Williams, Coco Guaff the list goes on.

[@codyh5494]

This. The Hate Tiger got is the same hate Caitlin is getting here.

[@user-qr7ee2cp4y]

Le5 us know whe aja is the all time ncaa points scorer, then we'll talk. You don't get a participation endorsement

[@DMVPRIDE10]

If anything Angel Reese will get her own shoe deal cuz she is much more marketable than anyone else other than Caitlin.

[@MrJulesisreal]

She already has with Reebok

[@jimmyjay689]

She is unlikable

[@RealPackCat]

I would respect her more if she looked like her interviews and stopped with the Phyllis Diller triple fake eyelashes.

[@javajava20042004]

Don’t forget Kamilla Cordoso. Big stars coming into WNBA along with Clark

[@greggcrawford124]

@@MrJulesisreal She was a dummy for signing that deal. Nobody wears reebok other than to collect Shaq's, Kemp's or Iverson's

[@mlouise1828]

The fact that children even men watch Caitlyn says how popular she is, majority watch womens basketball now because of her. Why should Nike give shoe deal to a person that will not sell their product, it's not about race, it's business.

[@RealPackCat]

It is like selecting an actor for a movie. The producers go with whom they think will bring more favorability to their pocket.

[@karlsfakelaugh]

Well, not every NBA player with a shoe deal is Steph or LeBron. The women in this video are unartful with their words, but their argument is that an A'ja Wilson signature shoe would be profitable due to her on-court excellence, her history of winning and her team's strong attendance. They could be right but they have no actual data to support their position. They're not lobbying for A'ja to get a ten-figure deal like Caitlin but for A'ja to be given the opportunity to at least be in the shoe game. The question is whether there's enough interest/demand among girls/women/WNBA fans for such a shoe to be profitable. They say that Nike hasn't done the research but they really don't know.

[@mlouise1828]

@@karlsfakelaugh Well in business, you have to take the risk and of course they will put their money on a person who have proven to bring money and attention. The people thought she was only known because of the issue made by the media abt her and Reece but even before that, people are watching her, tickets sold out in every game they play not only in Iowa. Those other players in WNBA are all good, but not all have "it" the x/star factor.🤷🏻‍♀️

[@shofiulrahman8988]

@@karlsfakelaugh “Nike hasn’t done the research”😂😂. Nike is in the business to do one thing and that’s make money. Ultimately signature shoes come down to how exciting a player is. A’ja’s game isn’t exciting. That’s the reason Ja Morant has a signature shoe

[@DMVPRIDE10]

How were the tv ratings for the Aja Wilson game? Did it top 18mill?

[@ike.o6944]

Exactly!

[@maxxgold1]

This guy gets it.

[@VVSGoated]

that part 💯💯 caitlin had back to back 10 million plus views in those college tournament games. they gotta get outta their feelings and understand business.

[@malcolmwayne8457]

@@VVSGoated 💯

[@jimbojak-vo8mp]

Bottom line is ratings!!!! Support her and everybody will gain in the end. Look at the history, Michael jordan, Lebron James, Zion, Serena made tons of money in endorsements. Stop the hate its not about race. Its strictly her style of play that drawing the record numbers.

[@kenjordan954]

What people got understand is the wow factor gets you the money as a athlete. If you are a freak of nature like say Zion or Lebron then you get the 100 million dollar deal before you touch the league. Even a guy like Luka is not very athletic but does all type of trick shots and does things like score 70. CC getting that deal is becaue she shooting logo 3's and setting records. It's something different for the women. CC getting that deal over Aja is like asking why Lebron got his deal over Tim Duncan. Aja for a purest is fun to watch but she really doesn't have any wow factor as a basketball player. It's always really hard for the women to break ground there because for the most part they are fundamentally sound players who aren't jumping out the gym or doing something like shooting logo 3's.They just play great fundamental ball which is good for wins but you not moving no product unless your layups look like Kyrie's, or Jordan etc. Not trying to disrespect them but that's the truth.

[@francisikwueme1688]

You hit out the park with the LeBron vs Duncan comparison

[@byronp.grassing1040]

Congratulations. A'ja Wilson was the face of a WNBA that NOBODY watched. Caitlin Clark is now bringing millions of viewers to the league. That is why Nike is giving her this money. Clark's shoes will out sell everyone else. It is pretty simple.

[@newaulk]

Not watching this channel ever again. Blatant hate bordering on R-ism.

[@jimkoll52]

Clark gets the money because she brings the eyeballs. LIke it or not.

[@jamelcroley4562]

More like the complexion.

[@maxxgold1]

How do I block this channel?

[@OnlyMorale]

😁😆😆😆😁😁😁😆Lmao!..

[@colleenposadas8415]

😅😅😅😅😅😅 you can't dei you know

[@mojisolatoba1583]

😅😅

[@itsobvious7675]

Don't watch it

[@4sportz194]

Come on ladies!! All the “woe is me” smoke is discouraging.

[@southsace6643]

It's about entertainment.. them tv numbers got Caitlin Clark paid jus that simple..

[@ashenafiwolde8982]

Who said Nike is a charity foundation? Last i heard is Nike is a business establishment. Whatever decision that they make has nothing to do with race but money. If they believe kunta knita make them millions of dollars, they would sign him. I have never heard of Aja Wilson before today. She might be one of the best WNBA players, but I doubt that she is awe-inspiring. I was blown away by Caitlin. I was saying that she should play in the NBA. That would have been something. I have never seen anyone shoot the ball like that female or male but Stephan Curry. Anyhow, i can not wait WNBA to start. That girl got Game.

[@dohnjoe4516]

Then you're not a fan of women's basketball. Now go spew hate somewhere else

[@francisikwueme1688]

😂😂kunta kintae. But yes it’s a sales revenue game nothing more

[@user-hf8wf4df1o]

This is why I wish CAITLIN turned back on WNBA

[@rustyglass42]

The league needs her a whole helluva lot more than she needs the league. These ungrateful, in their feelings, check the box women are going to sink their own boat because they see a tide rising.

[@ekstor1]

Like it or not, without Clark, women like A’ja will never get the exposure they deserve. The money goes to those who sell, not those who simply achieve.

[@anthonytaylor7928]

Im sure it's been plenty of women playing basketball before Clark was even frickin born!!

[@anthonytaylor7928]

So didn't Clark have to achieve something to get this media attention??

[@ekstor1]

@@anthonytaylor7928 You're missing both my point and the reality of the situation. She's drawing fans. It's that simple. Now that there will be more eyes on the WNBA, the other players will get exposure as well, but like it or not, Clark brought them.

[@mojisolatoba1583]

​@@ekstor1better don't bother argue with him...if he can't see y they gave Caitlin the deal instead of the other person .... he's just filled with hate

[@shofiulrahman8988]

@@anthonytaylor7928 there’s countless athletes that didn’t achieve anything they were Uber popular. Zion in college. look at Ja now

[@closequarters4575]

99% of the population: Who is Aja Wilson?

[@WhiskeyTangoFoxtraught]

Exactly. How much more $ are the tickets when this Aja person comes to town? They are the same, I just dropped $500 over for tickets when Caitlin comes to town.

[@larrycarter1875]

Speak for yourself bro. People know who A’ja is. Maybe you don’t.

[@petep5207]

QUESTION: "Who is Aja Wilson?" ANSWER: "The soccer ball in the Bollywood version of "Cast Away"

[@claudus12]

How she a best seller if nobody know her

[@MotebangDiaho]

2 time MVP and 2 time champion, and finals MVP. But those accolades don't bring money.

[@kylec0678]

lol.. LV Aces moving to a bigger arena to accommodate crowd coming to see CAITLIN CLARKE 😂

[@RealPackCat]

That must be a real moral jolt to their players, or to their fans who would rather watch their opponent.

[@lightingbolt8148]

I swear the ones upset just want to hate and instead of being happy a woman player got this.

[@RealPackCat]

petty jealousy

[@glenndavis5349]

If you have to beg for a shoe deal you ain't getting it. I had no idea who she was until this week.

[@Hotshortie]

The shoe deal was in the wind a few weeks ago. They were holding it until she got to the FEVER for more promotion.

[@Harlemkat121]

A shoe deal is all about popularity. It has nothing to do with accolades. Supply and demand

[@claudus12]

She popular bc they push her on you

[@anthonytaylor7928]

But didn't Clark has to have some accolades??

[@stevenstocker7425]

@@anthonytaylor79282x national player of the year (the mvp award for college basketball).

[@shofiulrahman8988]

@@claudus12 no she’s popular because she’s the female version of Steph Curry.

[@xxxotikangelztv4984]

U two sound one sided and not open to the truth. She isn't as marketable as u need to be in a failing business. Her resume has zero to do with a shoe. 21 savage is on the TIMES magazine list as well so I guess he needs a shoe too..

[@mojisolatoba1583]

The gave LeBron James a shoe before he entered the NBA Just stop the hate... it's people like that don't even watch the women basketball ball but just Caitlin because she's is good and getting attention

[@RobbyGood1]

I totally hear everything you're saying... but the explosion in the popularity of women's basketball right now is not because of Aja Wilson, Diana Taurasi, Dawn Staley etc... It's because of Caitlin Clark. Their contributions to the game should absolutely be honored and respected, but Caitlin is undoubtedly the driving force.

[@Blacklist324]

As someone who is familiar with the history of game the truth is, Centers have never been ideal for marketers in ad campaigns for shoe companies. It has always been guards and small forwards that have driven the shoe market.

[@goldbrick2563]

Shaq may be an exception😅 i had his reebok pumps when i was in the 4th grade and i was a guard

[@KevonDaDon]

@@goldbrick2563Shaq definitely an exception

[@shofiulrahman8988]

@@goldbrick2563 Shaq was running down the lane dunking on 3 defenders. If A’ja can do that then she would be marketable

[@goldbrick2563]

@@shofiulrahman8988 ha tru...shaq def seemed revolutionary at the time. I loved watching him on the magic with penny. After the magic, he wasnt as interesting as a player, not sure why he gained so much weight as his career progressed. I loved how athletic he was for those few years.

[@Kakki82]

No one knows Aja Wilson and she doesn't make money come in...wtf

[@moogs]

What kind of crap did I just watch? Who are these people.

[@moogs]

@@marcdaddy33 no lol I lasted about as long to realize this was all nonsense. About 1:20 in.

[@jimmyjay689]

Virtuel Signaling race baiters

[@mojisolatoba1583]

I stopped at 2.29😅

[@greggcrawford124]

@@marcdaddy33 SISTAH TALK starring Clarrisah X. I said 🤣many months ago this chick was goofy. Everything is either about race or gender within sports. Homeboy had to yell at her last week for pulling that nonsense on every topic. She avoids the comment sections because she comes off average at best when talking sports🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@tompasternak1]

Exactly. who are these two?

[@carlosacostacastro1502]

This ias the most cringiest segment I ever watched!!!

[@GreaterThanWealth]

Let’s be real, only reason why Caitlin and Sabrina have a shoe is because they play Steph curry ball which is popular to watch nowadays. If more black women played like that then they would be getting the deals instead of the white girls. It ain’t all about race on this issue.

[@xavierb9061]

Lol come on the reason is obvious

[@colleenposadas8415]

​@@xavierb9061Clark is selling out arenas. You are jokish

[@SGriTa913]

​@@xavierb9061there have been tons of white WNBA/College stars...they aint Caitlin

[@scottsherman5262]

You may be largely objectively correct here, but I'm sorry sir, I have no choice but to online-arrest you for racism.

[@vgb1328]

The problem is sponsorship and viewing WNBA HAS TO PUT OUT A PRODUCT THAT BRINGS IN VIEWERSHIP!!!!! you don't get deals just being good YOU HAVE TO BRING IN EYE BALLS...there's do marketing field test and I guarantee if they thought these black wnba females were bring them money they would,be signed...during the college championship Caitlin Clark's games brought in record viewership...that makes a difference....right now WNBA players are supplemented by the NBA why is that?...NO VIEWERSHIP....women don't even support women's basketball....so be glad that peopke want to see Caitlin that will bring in money and sponsorship for everyone...its amazing how women dont get supply and demand...by the way I a woman....

[@OnlyMorale]

Facts!..

[@AprilRoxStudios]

Consumers can simply not purchase anything Nike. Nike isn’t the only company that can get shoe deals for athletes. If one door is closed, go to another.

[@OnlyMorale]

Facts!..n steph curry was bidding for Caitlin Clark to..why they not mad at him?🤔smh!…

[@Kate-it7cn]

Nike and other companies has given many blacks contracts, what are you on about? The absurd amount of unjustified complaining is breath taking and will be just one reason why NO companies will hire you in the near future! Crying “ wolf” has a shelf life.

[@jimmyjay689]

Nobody wanted to wear Tim Duncan sneakers either...5x Champion...didnt matter that he was black or white, it mattered that he was BORING...

[@godz4ever404]

Gulp! Lol. Now see SOME things just don't need to be said! I did/do still love Tim D but dang it; INDEED he was so boring! Sorry Tim. 😂

[@richardmuniz7886]

I’ve never heard of the first two women athletes you mentioned

[@brandonpeterson7570]

NBC Sports i think you need to get someone new representing you, because this lady is just a pure hater and knows nothing. Who the heck is this Aja Wilson anyway, never heard of her.

[@user-sv1vw6zy3r]

This has nothing to do about race it's about money more people watch Caitlin Clark the WNBA doesn't make a profit

[@roccocusat6985]

All you're doing is discounting her.

[@OnRappel]

I had no idea who A'ja was until I saw this video. Caitlin is in the news everyday.

[@claudus12]

I wonder why

[@RealPackCat]

@@claudus12 Because she is phenomenal.

[@ameenandersonjr.7976]

So U KNO HERE OF HER BECAUSE WE NO HEAR OF YO AZZZZ!!!😮

[@ameenandersonjr.7976]

We GONE SEE THE NOOO RING goat 🐐 ( sheep ) does in WNBA I STILL WONT WATCH!!!

[@patrickrojas8514]

It's simple ladies. It's called economics. Magic Johnson, Larry Bird didn't have signature deals. It wasn't until Jordan came did this happen. I wonder why 🤔. Jokich mvp last year he had to go with a Chinese shoe company to get an exclusive shoe deal. Look at the nba players signed to Nike exclusive deals are black players. It has nothing to do with race it has to do with who brings more excitement and will sell shoes. It's Economics it wouldn't matter if the player was purple if they excite the fan base they will buy the products they are associated with. It's not a black or white issue. Please ladies stop playing the race card. 🙏🙏

[@vukgdsa]

Aja wilson just shoots lay ups and rebounds.....she doesnt shoot 30 foot shots

[@dr12evil]

whats the difference? its either 2pts or 3pts.. the percentage of a 3pt going in just behind the arch is better than the chances of a logo 3 going in.. if caitlin put up 30 shots a night for 20pts her teamates will want her traded fast.. her college coach lisa bluder couldnt discipline her

[@boomcrash]

Caitlin doesn’t subscribe to a culture of perpetual failure. Caitlin has good character. I’m glad she’s getting paid. It takes more than talent. Character counts. So sick of the excuses made under the guise of “discrimination”. Fix the culture and EARNED privilege will follow.

[@TonyBeauford]

Now it’s a cultural thing? She’s getting paid because she’s pulling in the eyeballs. It’s as simple as that. And her success will be good for the entire league.

[@lorenzoibanquez9053]

🤔🤔If I didn’t know better, I would think that you’re angry??😳

[@benporter66]

Do y’all remember Mya Moore shoe deal with Jordan it was 1,000,000+.

[@jasonbergquist7617]

The jersey sold out on draft night they are moving some of if not all wnba games she is in to bigger stadiums. She sold more jerseys than any NFL player in the draft did. The Kobe's she wore for Iowa where impossible to get and if you did find a pair most could not afford them. I can guarantee the shoe's will be expensive and still hard to get.LET ME PUT THE WHOLE COUNTRY ON NOTICE THIS IS A ONCE IN A GENERATION PLAYER ENJOY IT STOP THE HATING. It's a race thing and the 2 talking are 2 dumb to understand.

[@kevowsk1]

These 2 women don't get it. A'ja is cool, but ain't nobody checkin for her merch & she's NOT entitled to a signature shoe. Caitlin has the Juice & all her merch is sold out! Nike understands that better than anyone. This narrative Y'all trying to create by hypin up A'ja's accomplishments in comparison to CC's is corny & hateful. My 1st and last time listening to these two!

[@4490Mark]

Nobody is suggesting jokic get a 10 figure Nike deal. Clearly racism

[@dark-boson3697]

Honestly it’d be cool to see Joker & Aja get a shoe! Especially if it stops all the cultural politics ish!

[@k.t.watkins5706]

JOker has a signature shoe deal , wrong again. He decided to sign to 361 last year . Nice try at using reverse racism , while being 100% uninformed.

[@shofiulrahman8988]

@@k.t.watkins5706 you don’t even know what 361 is. That should tell you all. Nike had Jokic signed and didn’t want to give him a deal. A’ja can sign with another company when her contract is up with Nike

[@k.t.watkins5706]

@@shofiulrahman8988 so does have a signature shoe or not? Or you only counting Nike since you were just proven wrong . Also joker had player edition shoes with Nike.

[@shofiulrahman8988]

@@k.t.watkins5706 the OG comment is about Jokic and a Nike Deal. You’re talking about an unknown Chinese brand that Jokic had to go to because Nike wasn’t giving him a signature shoe. Yes he had PEs just like A’ja does but we are talking about Nike signature shoe which I clearly stated. But if you think having an unknown Chinese shoe deal is the same as having a Nike deal then go at it.

[@iamjoshdouglas]

lets just call a spade a spade...the straight white women basketball players are the types that brands are giving signature shoes to right now. Sabrina's shoe is actually one of the best basketball shoes in the market currently. My hope is that Caitlin will bring more eyes to the product so that when Arike Ogunbowale appears in a State Farm commercial with Mark Cuban people know who she is. Same thing with Nneka Ogwumike appearing in a Michelob Ultra commercial with Jimmy Butler. That Brianna Stewart's signature shoe with Puma gets more attention and Aja finally gets hers. But with all that being said, they arent going to move units like anything Caitlin touches right now. And Caitlin deserves every bit of marketing and money shes getting

[@darrylliningham4419]

no other women in the WNBA has the media spot light like Caitlin Clark that's why she got the shoe deal.

[@sread833]

I know Clark but not the other players mentioned.

[@rogerhartman5629]

Lots of jealousy. Good for Caitlin!

[@Kate-it7cn]

Right. And they are SO predictable ( and foolish) they will likely pull a “ hoax” and accuse her of using the “ n” word!

[@GP-fb8lz]

Nike is a Billion dollar company. WNBA journalists crying about Caitlyn getting a shoe deal makes you guys sound like haters and bitter. If Aja Wilson’s shoes would sale they would have made them it’s that simple. Stop hating on Caitlyn

[@joseph.ant_xx303]

these black women always with their speeches about racism... HELLO, Nike is not obliged to sign anyone. Nike signs contracts with athletes who they consider will be a success in sales and that is why Nike is the most successful sports brand in history!

[@slkinia]

You ladies need to watch Bill Burr's routine on how "Women Failed the WNBA". It explains a lot of "issues" in sports. You would gain some economic understanding so you don't have to raise the spectre of racism or sexism on very fundamental questions.

[@larrycarter1875]

For me it’s less about why Caitlin has it before A’ja, it’s more about how does Stewie and Sabrina have one and not A’ja. A’ja has shown that she has marketing potential, even having a NY Times best seller

[@OnlyMorale]

Did you complain about this before?🤔!.. You know A’ja has been in the league for quite some time now!.. Why is their an uproar all of a sudden when Caitlin Clark gets a deal!.. Ya shoulda been boycotting to get A’ja a deal!..

[@mojisolatoba1583]

​@@OnlyMoraletrue .. but people like him will always look for a way to hate

[@Rainy2255]

@@OnlyMorale you know why.

[@kellymoody5439]

The whole point is a lot of people don't know Who Asia Wilson is!

[@LeonNeuton]

"Juju" moves the needle more than Aja Wilson!

[@Hotshortie]

I agree with this. JuJu will be getting paid on the college level.

[@KevonDaDon]

That’s who getting the next shoe after Paige then people will be mad all over again this time again next year and 3 years after that

[@vukgdsa]

This is problem with wnba.....they need to realise clark will bring money to wnba.....just like tigers woods did for golf......nike gave tiger huge money before he played a tournament

[@mattyboy8830]

Sorry but Aja Wilson has relatively 0 influence. She's a great player but most ppl don't know/care for her. Her game isn't exciting so doesn't make sense to give Aja a big shoe deal

[@markparham]

aja wilson is on track to become a future hall of fame member caitlin clark would be lucky to have the career that woman has had so far don't discount the accomplishments of other WNBA players because you have not followed the league

[@oenomausdoctore3400]

Next Shoe Deal is Angel Reese or one of them Cover Girl Deals.

[@goodnessratedbeau8147]

Angle Reese has a shoe deal with Reebok

[@oenomausdoctore3400]

@goodnessratedbeau8147 You sho right. it ant 8 figures, but she got one. Cover Girl next.

[@marcdaddy33]

Tom Brady is part owner of the Aces. I can't finish this video.

[@NeighborTom]

Angel Reese and Cameron Brinks are models. Caitlin Clark isn't but she is a much better player and way more likeable than both.

[@GreaterThanWealth]

Underrated comment

[@robegoldstein9849]

According to who?

[@NeighborTom]

@@robegoldstein9849 According to all the men in your family.

[@NeighborTom]

@@GreaterThanWealth Thank you.

[@neishachambers2719]

Much better player? How are we comparing guards to centers?better at what?😂

[@rr5837]

This comparison is tiring. You guys fusing to much about something that you like. The reason I follow her is the way she plays. Is not because she white.

[@ygh114]

They didn't have a shoe deal till Clark because they didn't want another failing product. Imagine if Nike had to keep hypothetical Aja shoes on the shelves for equity and representation despite it not selling. Now both NBA and Nike would be subsidizing at a loss.

[@SaturnFrost]

Aja deserves a shoe. But Clark getting a shoe makes sense as well. Nike knows The fans she is bringing to the league. Most of Clark's fans are fans of Clark, and not the league.

[@amiracle1212]

Reporters who put these stories out there for causing drama, know how to tap the low key "racism" button and being messy and know darn well they are being racist. They need to be called out. Corporations need to be called out. Nike needs to be called out for NOT doing what they Need to do support all women athletes and know their worth! Just do it!

[@sjk9300]

CC breaking Jersey records now too….beating entire WNBA combined. Including AW and the old players that talk too much.

[@johnny5735]

I dont know who aja wilson is, but if there's a demand for her shoe then I believe one of the companies would have given her a deal. But if the demand is there and they won't give her a deal then she should go the route Johnathan Issac or shaq went and release ans independent shoe

[@edwardphillips917]

Never heard of A’ja Wilson till I watched your show for the first time!

[@brandonzzz1]

I don’t wanna hear about these overstock college team that have all the best players that win nobody cares

[@NeighborTom]

Nope. People follow Clark. The rest of them old heads are just salty Brittney Griners

[@hughjassol2072]

How can you get a shoe deal when 3 people who haven’t touched a WNBA court are more famous than you. Angel Reese, Clark and Juju Watkins are all more popular.

[@emmanueloban8349]

When I heard of Caitlin Clark and all the hype...then I checked her out and Holy Jesus!! Those logo 3s and assists were just remarkable to watch. I become a fan. I'm a Filipino American and not because she's white, but because of that ability that I haven't seen in women's basketball period. Juju Watkins is also my favorite and I will be watching her.. I hope she breaks Caitlin Clark's record. She's black, but she moves like a pro and no other women players move like that. She's my next favorite. Like Rebecca Lobo had said no one has ever get that much attention in NCAA women's basketball ever!!!!!!

[@peterburns3200]

Get over yourselves your so mad a white player is getting this stop hating a nd jump on the band wagon to grow the womens game keep showing the hate your going tonscrew this growth up

[@mjacclain1ify]

Nike endorses who they want with their money. You can’t toss no one a bone without some sort of backlash.

[@ianditwin7443]

Hi ladies. I must say that as somebody that never really followed the WNBA. Except for a very few players and in particular back in the days, I never heard of Asia until now!. I know about Reese, Cardosa, Clarke, Watkins and few others. They haven't even played a professional game yet! Yes race is always in the background. But at the same time one has to be easily marketable. Maye Cardosa and Reese will shine like the star they are and BE. But Asia apparently isn't known by casual or non fans. It is what it is.

[@natfluential]

A’ja Wilson not Asia. No one is saying Caitlin shouldn’t receive a deal though. Why can’t they both get deals? And if you never market a player how will they ever become marketable lol

[@ianditwin7443]

@@natfluential My bad. Interesting I've heard and seen Aja in tik tok shorts lol. Pop up in my algorithm due to Reese, Cardosa and possibly Clarke. I will have to check her out and see what's up. Marketability is based on it being instant. Think of Lebron, Jordan and others getting deals before they step on the big stage. It's even harder for women because they have to appear as if they are relatable to straight men. Deeper topic. But so much to it. Why not see what Reese or even Cardosa does, they might be more marketable.

[@natfluential]

@@ianditwin7443 I don’t need to see what they do because all three are marketable. That’s my point. Everyone may not have the same level of marketability. But that doesn’t mean they’re not all marketable.

[@OnlyMorale]

@@natfluentialwhat does A’ja viewership numbers look like?🤔!… If I’m Nike,I’m not gonna give you a deal if your viewership numbers low!.. Simple Mathmatics!..

[@ianditwin7443]

@@natfluential Stay tuned sista. Love and light 🙏

[@ryu-ken]

You can always count women hating on women

[@closequarters4575]

It’s a race thing as much if not more than a gender thing. If Caitlin Clarke was black, she wouldn’t be getting any backlash she would be getting praise.

[@a.d.4536]

And taking out society with their venom

[@natureredux1957]

Funny thing is that the most Popular Players should be continually creating their own Shoe Brands and shutting out companies like Nike. That's what should be happening.

[@washingtonsteven6885]

EXACTLY

[@OnlyMorale]

Good point!..

[@rikmeistr46]

It’s as simple as, who has ever heard of Aja Wilson outside of the most ardent followers of WNBA. Nike made decision based on viewership during the NCAA tourney with the Caitlin effect.

[@PUGGDAD]

I live in Vegas, with the exception of being near the T-Mobile arena before a game, I’ve never ever seen someone wearing an Aja Wilson jersey. I have however seen multiple Caitlyn Clark jerseys being worn by people prior to this season. Also wasn’t there an issue last year where an NBA player tweeted to Aja when was the next Aces game so he can attend. Her response was “Nah we cool over here”!? Or something like that being said?

[@chevyyyyyyy]

Thumb up. Backlash? Come on! I am unfamiliar with Aja who is probably just a huge technical player but does not have the personality of CC. I think your opinions are based on the hope for social justice rather than Capitalist facts that move products so you need to examine economic reality. Iowa’s Kate Martin, CC’s teammate, was drafted by the Las Vegas aces.

[@jdneely9939]

IT'S NOT ABOUT MARKETABLE IT'S ABOUT RELATABLE.... Clark is humble, easy goin, funny,chilaxed, hetrosexual, religious, she looks like woman n acts like a woman, makes fun of herself constantly praising her teammates, constantly bringing teammates to her events (SNL she brought three teammates n the draft she brought half of her teammates again), she loves her family n her boyfriend n she let's people know it. This is why she is more over then anyone in WNBA...

[@ike.o6944]

Facts💯

[@danielwainaina7501]

All true.

[@rodneyandamandaswain1850]

My 15 year old gets it, why can’t grown adults? Y’all sound ridiculous and are hurting your own brand! Oh, and Aliyah Boston is amazing, absolutely love her! So glad that Caitlin didn’t end up somewhere toxic. They’re going to be so much fun to watch in Indiana, good for them! They deserve it! Haters, not so much!

[@dantealexander57]

Can honestly say I never heard of Aja Wilson, but I have heard of Catlyn Clark and watched the women's final 4 because of her. I'm sure this is the case for many other casual women basketball fans. That's why Clark gets a shoe and Aja Wilson has not

[@user-qi8bi6wz5s]

Here comes the race card. Clark increased viewership at least 5 times more than any other player. How much did Aja increase the attention to the women's game.

[@coreystewart7079]

Excuse my ignorance, but I’ve never heard of Aja Wilson.

[@sjk9300]

Equity and Equality?! Here we go again. White woman gets money…not fair. Here are 4:22 facts for you…CC is already going to sell more jerseys in the first month (before a shot is made) than AW has sold her entire career so far. It’s business not color. Get over it.

[@colleenposadas8415]

Aja lol. Be sure to buy her book and shoe. They say you must!

[@420EnochAlien]

Why should Nike get Asia a shoe when our people have already proven we don’t buy black female athletes shoes or merch. I’ve never seen anyone wear Serena Williams gear. Nike already knows a bunch of white girls are gonna buy Clark’s shoes. You can’t tell a company how to run their business that has the most diverse representation ever. When y’all cry and beg for stuff it gives entitlement. Get over it.

[@marcdaddy33]

Never knew she had gear.

[@greggcrawford124]

@@marcdaddy33 I did and none of these SISTAHS bought one item. She had a retirement hoody that sold out on Nike and Teena Taylor had a signature Jordan which sold out. I waited to long and sold out in my size.

[@JessicaZane4realz]

Wow, making a big deal over something we don't care about.

[@ianlengua7106]

Yet you’re here commenting about it

[@thaliaxox]

started watching and playing basketball again because of a'ja wilson i'll buy her shoes in a HEARTBEAT

[@goodnessratedbeau8147]

Is Nike the only sneaker company? Why doesn’t another company give her a shoe?