Caitlin Clark shows off her new Kobes (Photos from the Fever page on X)
Indiana Fever star rookie Caitlin Clark showcased her new Nike Kobe 5 Protro PE’s at practice, generating buzz about another upcoming Kobe sneaker that reflects her WNBA journey.
In a video posted by the official Fever page on X (formerly Twitter), Clark praised her new Protro PE’s for blending her experiences with the Iowa Hawkeyes and Indiana, giving fans a taste of both worlds.
She hinted at an even more Fever-themed release on the horizon.
“It’s pretty cool,” she said. “I feel like it’s Fever but it’s also Iowa, so you get the best of both worlds. I have another one that you’ll probably see me wear later on that is even more Fever, so just wait for that one.”
The WNBA All-Star guard expressed her fondness for the color combination and shared the story behind the sneakers.
“I like the gold swoosh. It’s the black and yellow. You can’t go wrong. It’s just the best color. Honestly, I didn’t design these ones. I just said, ‘yes, I love them, please give them to me.’ So, they do their job, they do it really well. So they’re pretty cool.”
Caitlin Clark is expected to release more sneakers with Nike and is set to have her own signature shoe after signing a substantial endorsement deal with the brand. She inked a lucrative eight-figure deal with Nike after being selected as the No. 1 pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft.
Caitlin Clark says she’s not ‘bummed’ by Olympic snub
Despite not making Team USA’s roster for the Paris Olympics, Caitlin Clark, one of the WNBA’s biggest draws, remains optimistic.
Speaking to reporters after Tuesday’s practice, Clark shared her aspirations for the 2028 Olympics.
“I wouldn’t say I’m bummed,” Clark said (per IndyStar). “It gives you something to work for, I’m sure, and something to dream of, and in four years you can be there. Four years comes fast. That’s your time in college, and I feel like I was just a freshman in college.”
This season, the Fever rookie is averaging 17.1 points, 8.2 assists, and 5.8 rebounds per game. She emphasized the importance of starting her improvement now to make the Olympic roster.
“It shows you that you’ve got to start working now if you want that to be your dream in four years. That’s it for me – work hard and hopefully you can be there.”
Caitlin Clark was only 13 games into her WNBA career when the Team USA roster was announced on June 11.
At that time, she was averaging 16.3 points, 6.0 assists, 4.9 rebounds and 5.4 turnovers per game with a shooting percentage of 37.3%, including 33.0% from beyond the arc.
