Caitlin Clark Declines BIG3, Focuses on WNBA

Ice Cube and the BIG3 basketball league confirmed they extended a historic $5 million offer to Caitlin Clark in 2024, intending to leverage her star power and sponsor backing. Clark declined the offer, choosing to focus on her WNBA career with the Indiana Fever and securing approximately $11 million in endorsements. Angel Reese, despite her talent and marketability, was not offered a similar BIG3 deal due to lower expected sponsor-driven financial returns. Both Clark and Reese have become WNBA All-Stars, contributed to record-setting league popularity, and achieved individual milestones. Reese continues to grow her brand, including launching a signature sneaker and landing major endorsements. The episode underscores how athlete opportunities are shaped by marketability and sponsor interests.