Nike puts WNBA on notice with popular commercial

 Superwoman

Super Bowl LIX set an all-time ratings record, according to The Hollywood Reporter, which means there was a plethora of eyeballs on Nike's commercial with Caitlin Clark.

So win

The premise of the ad was that women's sports stars face unrelenting challenges due to their gender, so the only thing they can do is go out and win at the highest level. Clark was shown with other prominent female athletes like A'ja Wilson, Jordan Chiles and Sabrina Ionescu.

A shoe-in

The much-talked about commercial continues a promising start to 2025 for Clark. Nike's CEO Elliott Hill delivered some promising news regarding a much anticipated product.

On the way

Hill told Fortune in January 2025 that Nike is currently developing a signature shoe for Clark, as well as a custom logo. It's been a long time coming, as her fans were wondering why Nike was taking so long to capitalize on her remarkable fame

Soaring stock

Even though Nike seemingly put her on the backburner, 2024 was an amazing year for Caitlin Clark, whether she was playing for the University of Iowa or the Indiana Fever.

Figurehead

In just one season in professional basketball, Caitlin Clark has become the figurehead and the most influential player in the WNBA. She was the main attraction from day one.

More opinions

Her newfound influence and stature have brought her more criticism and adulation than she has ever received, and she knew about it on the court in her rookie campaign.

Chuck weighs in

NBA legend Charles Barkley is known to speak his mind, and had some pointed thoughts about the way Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark was treated in her rookie season.