The 22yearold is nearing an eightfigure endorsement deal with Nike, according to The Athletic. Caitlin Clark became one of the first basketball players to sign an NIL deal with Nike in 2022.Find out all the details here. Clark signed with Nike in fall 2022 to become one of the brand's first NIL basketball players along with Bronny James, Haley Jones, DJ Wagner and Juju Watkins. The Iowa starturnedNo. The deal also includes a signature shoe for Clark. Is it an unspoken rule that employees of Nike, Adidas, or Under Armor must wear only sports shoes from their own company? Here's how Clark's rookie deal stacks up against the most recent top picks from America's big four sports leagues.