This is actually the best the Raiders/Aces owner has ever looked. 💓
Las Vegas Aces star and 4x WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson is already at that stage of a legendary athlete where she is getting prestige deals. For brands highlighting traits like excellence and legacy, Wilson is a top pick, something Nike anticipated when building a two-year campaign around a shoe that sold out in under five minutes. 👀
Despite all this momentum, Wilson entered the WNBA at a transitional point in women’s sports history. Although she’s garnered Michael Jordan comparisons for her unparalleled résumé, her current sponsorship portfolio doesn't necessarily correlate with her on-court accolades, something Wilson herself has said is “100% about race”. 🫠
Seven years in, there’s still much to come with Wilson, and she should have more significant deals in her future — Clark isn’t the only one with Jordan-level marketing potential. 📈
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