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3 days ago
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Caitlin Clark Adds Fuel to Viral News With New Post
Caitlin Clark Adds Fuel to Viral News With New Post originally appeared on Athlon Sports. In April 2024, Caitlin Clark signed an 8‑year endorsement deal with Nike that extended the brand's partnership with the Indiana Fever star through 2032. Advertisement Under that contract, she debuted a series of Player Exclusive (PE) colorways drawn from Kobe Bryant's signature line, including the Nike Kobe 5 Protro "Fever" edition during the 2024 WNBA playoffs. This week, Nike announced the latest chapter in that collaboration: the Nike Kobe 5 Protro "Caitlin Clark" PE, which will drop on Monday. What's breaking now is the advertisement that accompanied this announcement and the post Clark shared on her Instagram story on Sunday. The spot opens in the locker room as the camera zeroes in on Clark's eyes, which dilate into slit‑like snake pupils before snapping back to normal, a clear homage to Kobe Bryant's "Black Mamba" nickname. Advertisement The clip ends with Clark lacing up the new Kobe 5s before hitting the court. Caitlin Clark, InstagramCaitlin Clark, Instagram While Clark has quickly become one of basketball's most marketable figures off the court, her dominance on the court has captivated audiences for years. After averaging 19.2 points, 8.4 assists and 5.7 rebounds per game in 2024, she became the first rookie in league history to record multiple triple‑doubles, set both the single‑season rookie scoring and assists marks and earn All‑WNBA First Team honors alongside Rookie of the Year. Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Peltier-Imagn Images This season, she's continued her reign, averaging 18.2 points, 8.9 assists, 5 rebounds and 1.6 steals per game. Advertisement That professional success followed an unparalleled college career at Iowa, where Clark finished as the NCAA Division I all‑time leading scorer with 3,951 points, led the nation in both points and assists in the same season and claimed national Player of the Year twice. Related: Stephanie White Breaks Silence After Missing Chicago Sky Game Related: Ranking the 25 Best WNBA Players of All Time This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 29, 2025, where it first appeared.
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6 days ago
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Nike Kobe 5 ‘Year of the Mamba' updated look
The post Nike Kobe 5 'Year of the Mamba' updated look appeared first on ClutchPoints. Nike is continuing their 'Year of the Mamba' releases in honor of NBA legend Kobe Bryant as they'll add another look to the popular concept. With four previous releases already behind us, Nike revealed a latest 'Triple Black' Nike Kobe 5 Protro as part of the Year of the Mamba collection. The resurfacing has fans clamoring for a release to the public. Advertisement Check our Sneakers news for more upcoming releases and breaking content! Nike released a Nike Kobe 9 Elite, two colorways of the Kobe 5, and a Kobe 6 in memory of Gigi Bryant. Both editions of the Kobe 5 came with snakeskin graphics in gold throughout the uppers. This upcoming release will opt for a similar design, but will instead black-out the embossed snake for a monochromatic look. Stacking this upcoming drop against previous ones, we can expect a much more hyped release surrounding these thanks to their exclusivity as an addition to the already popular Year of the Mamba colorways. Nike Kobe 5 Year of the Mamba 'Triple Black' The latest drop will come in a Triple Black colorway, indicating all aspects of the shoe will be monochromatic. We see the typical Nike Kobe 5 Protro silhouette based in a Nike Zoom outsole. The hallmark feature here is the stitched mamba entangling around the Nike Swoosh. Following the structure of its two predecessors, the snake graphic remains on the lateral shoe and does not extend towards the medial side. Advertisement The only other key detail on this shoe is the neon green jeweled Black Mamba logo on the tongue, adding a nice overall touch to the tone of the shoe. Overall, these are right on-brand with the Black Mamba and we would be expect a frantic release around these come drop date. The Nike Kobe 5 Year of the Mamba 'Triple Black' never released as it was intended to in early 2025, but this updated look at a PE (player exclusive) version of the shoe could offer a promising sign towards an eventual release. Would you rock this exclusive pair of Nike Kobes? Related: Nike Air Max 1 'Batman' coming Fall 2025 Related: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander debuts new Converse SHAI 001 during NBA Finals win
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08-06-2025
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Caitlin Clark's Nike Kobe 5s spotted on Thunder's Alex Caruso during NBA Finals
The post Caitlin Clark's Nike Kobe 5s spotted on Thunder's Alex Caruso during NBA Finals appeared first on ClutchPoints. Indiana Fever All-Star Caitlin Clark has been sidelined since late May with a left quadriceps injury. She recently gave an encouraging update, saying her recovery is going well. She'll be re-evaluated next week. In her absence, the Fever snapped a three-game losing streak with a win over the Washington Mystics, their first without Clark. Advertisement Since entering the WNBA last season, Clark has made a massive impact. Her presence on and off the court could generate more than a billion dollars in value. That influence now extends to sneakers. Nike will release a player-exclusive colorway, the Caitlin Clark x Nike Kobe 5 Protro 'Indiana Fever,' on June 30. The hype is already growing. A fan shared a photo of Thunder guard Alex Caruso wearing Clark's signature shoes, sparking buzz online. One fan joked, 'It's to protect against Cait-voodoo, smart play.' After the Thunder lost dramtically, another quipped, 'Didn't work. Hahaha.' Clark remains visible and vocal despite her injury. She continues to support her teammates, call out questionable officiating, and cheer on Indiana basketball. She even attended Game 6 of the Pacers-Knicks series, where Indiana clinched its first NBA Finals berth since 2000. Advertisement Before turning pro, Clark starred at Iowa from 2020 to 2024. She became the NCAA Division I all-time leading scorer, across both men's and women's basketball, with 3,951 points. She also led Division I in assists (1,144) and three-pointers (548). No other player has led their conference in both scoring and assists for four straight years. Clark carried Iowa to two straight national championship games, swept the Naismith, Wooden, and Wade awards, and saw her No. 22 jersey retired. Clark's rookie season in the WNBA picked up right where her college career left off. She became the first rookie to record multiple triple-doubles. Clark also set the league's single-game assist record with 19 and broke rookie records for assists (337) and threes made (122). She led the Fever to their first playoff appearance since 2016. She earned Rookie of the Year, made the All-Star team, and landed on the All-WNBA First Team. Along the way, she helped drive record-setting WNBA viewership. With her recovery on track and a return approaching, Clark looks ready to reclaim the spotlight. Her comeback may become one of the defining moments of the season. Related: Caitlin Clark's immediate 5-word reaction to Pacers' miracle win vs. Thunder Related: Fever's Caitlin Clark provides massive injury update
