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WNBA’s A’ja Wilson has landed a major marketing deal weeks after being at the center of controversy.
Two weeks ago, it was reported that Caitlin Clark would be signing a massive deal with Nike to start a signature shoe line, which led to people like Jemele Hill asking why Wilson hadn’t received a similar deal.
A’ja Wilson, who is a 2-time league MVP, 2-time WNBA champion, 2-time DPOY, a Finals MVP, a 5 time WNBA All Star, and a best-selling author, is probably somewhere like … https://t.co/CsIXP3ksKx pic.twitter.com/9eBMdC9Nec
— Jemele Hill (@jemelehill) April 18, 2024
‘I didn’t say any of these players didn’t deserve their own shoe,’ said Hill ‘I’m just surprised arguably the best player in the WNBA — a best-selling author and someone Time put on their 100-most influential list — doesn’t have her own shoe.’
It appears that Gatorade agrees with Hill’s sentiment about Wilson.
On Tuesday, it was reported that Wilson had signed a multi-year deal with Gatorade and would be the focus of an upcoming marketing campaign for the company.
“Partnering with @Gatorade is a dream come true. They’ve been fueling me on & off the court since I started out…[they] helped me get my MVP for sure.” @_ajawilson22 joins a roster of great athletes i/c Suni Lee, Serena Williams, Sydney McLaughlin, Caitlin Clark & Paige Bueckers pic.twitter.com/wfa4vM3XyJ
— Arielle (Ari) Chambers (@ariivory) May 7, 2024
Fans celebrated Wilson’s new deal on social media.
And then have the nerve to say she isn’t marketable. Keep winning queen!! https://t.co/ExIzkakloT
— Kee ✨ (@keera_shanise) May 7, 2024