Caitlin Clark’s response to Nike’s Super Bowl commercial sends a strong statement: “So do it anyway”
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Caitlin Clark. Image via: Joe Buglewicz / Getty Images
Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark has made an appearance in Nike’s Super Bowl ad with a strong message. The commercial, which showed her journey and impact on the game alongside several other women athletes, was aimed to promote women in sports. Taking to social media, Clark acknowledged the moment but made it clear that her story is far from over as she is just getting started to climb the ladder of success in the franchise.
Caitlin Clark shared a bold message on social media following her Nike’s Super Bowl ad
Caitlin Clark. Image via: Catalina Fragoso/NBAE via Getty Images
Caitlin Clark has shared a powerful message following her role in Nike’s Super Bowl ad. The Indiana Fever point guard used the moment to inspire young women athletes to tackle all the obstacles. Her participation alongside several other women athletes including A’ja Wilson, Sabrina Ionescu, and Sha’Carri Richardson in Nike’s first Super Bowl commercial since 1998 showed the growing popularity of the women’s leagues.
The ad, featuring top female athletes, aims to challenge stereotypes and uplift women in sports. Nike’s Super Bowl ad, So Win, delivers a powerful message urging athletes to overcome challenges. Clark’s role in the campaign was justified as she continues to be a role model for the new generations of women athletes.
Taking to her Instagram, Clark posted a photo of herself dressed in full Nike gear, sporting purple Nike sneakers and holding a basketball. In the caption, she wrote, “You’ll be told you can’t do it. So do it anyway.” Her message supports the broader effort to elevate women’s sports and increase visibility for female athletes.
The ad’s impact was immediate, quickly becoming Nike’s most-watched video on Instagram with over 114 million views shortly after its release.
The 23-year-old’s post soon grabbed wide attention and several fans rushed into the comment section. Among the commentators, her teammate, Aliyah Boston took some time to share her thoughts on the ad. “OH YOU ATE THIS UP,” Boston commented.
Reaction from her fellow WNBA star, Boston, reveals Clark’s influence in the locker room as well as she shares a special bond with her teammates.
Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo’s wife, Mariah Riddlesprigger also responded to the Super Bowl Nike ad narrated by Doechii. “Be all the things they say you can’t be! Do all the things they say you can’t do!” Riddlesprigger wrote on her Instagram story.
“It’s a timeless athlete insight of being told things you can’t be and needing to overcome that,” Nike’s Chief Marketing Officer Nicole Hubbard Graham shared the intention behind airing the ad at the big event.
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Clark has been a star player for the Indiana Fever and she has been on a ladder going upwards to claim astonishing accolades to her name. The WNBA star was named ‘Athlete of the Year’ for 2024 by Time magazine— one of the major honors for athletes. Clark is currently averaging 19.2 points per game, 5.7 rebounds, and 8.4 assists.
