The global branding of Caitlin Clark has led to conversations about race, gender and sexual preference in sports.

C aitlin Clark was selected with the No. 1 pick in the WNBA Draft earlier this month and now is slated to sign a new endorsement deal with Nike as her professional career begins. According to a report from The Athletic, Clark is expected to sign a $28 million contract with Nike, and that deal will include her own signature shoe.

Caitlin Clark made history once again by winning the James E. Sullivan Award for the second consecutive year. She is the first athlete to achieve this feat in the award's 94-year history. This prestigious award is presented to the most outstanding player in the nation at the college or Olympic level.