Caitlin Clark SURPRISES Sophie Cunningham With $25M Nike Deal News – WNBA Stars Stunned!

The WNBA world was left speechless Monday afternoon when Caitlin Clark, the league’s breakout star, surprised fellow guard Sophie Cunningham with the shock announcement of a $25 million Nike endorsement deal — not for herself, but for Cunningham.

The moment unfolded during a live charity event hosted by the WNBA and Nike, where Clark was scheduled to “present an award” to Cunningham. But what began as a routine speech turned into a jaw-dropping moment for fans and fellow players alike.

“Sophie, you’ve always played with heart, hustle, and grit. You’ve had our backs when nobody else did,” Clark said, holding back a smile. “And it’s about time someone had yours. So… Nike and I have been working behind the scenes—and I’m proud to announce you’re officially signing a $25 million endorsement deal.”

Caitlin Clark SURPRISES Sophie Cunningham With $25M Nike Deal News | WNBA Stars Stunned!

The crowd erupted in cheers as Cunningham stood frozen in disbelief, her hand over her mouth, visibly emotional. “Wait… are you serious right now?” she asked, turning to Clark. “You did this?”

Clark nodded, and Cunningham burst into tears, embracing her teammate and friend. “I don’t even have words. I thought I was on the way out of this league… and now this?”’

The unexpected move comes just weeks after controversy swirled around Cunningham’s standing in the WNBA, with rumors of her being pushed out of the league following heated on-court moments. Clark’s public show of support had already gone viral—but this surprise Nike deal has taken things to a whole new level.

The $25 million contract makes Cunningham one of the highest-paid female athletes in terms of endorsement income, second only to Clark herself, whose Nike deal is estimated at over $50 million.

WNBA stars flooded social media with praise and shock. A’ja Wilson tweeted, “This is legendary. Women supporting women at the highest level 👏🔥.” Meanwhile, Sabrina Ionescu posted, “Chills. This is how we change the game.”

Nike confirmed the partnership shortly after the announcement, saying in a statement: “Sophie Cunningham embodies toughness, authenticity, and resilience. We’re proud to welcome her to the Nike family.”

For Caitlin Clark, it’s not just about scoring points on the court—but making power plays off it.