WNBA Agent Erin Kane On Representing Caitlin Clark, Negotiating Deals & Women's Basketball

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  • Опубліковано 10 січ 2025

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  • @joeykremple
    @joeykremple Місяць тому +7

    The professionals around Caitlin never seem as excited about her as us fans do. Caitlin is a golden ticket right now - hype her up!!!

  • @tootsx8675
    @tootsx8675 Місяць тому +14

    Great interview, I enjoyed watching! Thank you for sharing ☺️

  • @bruceeaton4248
    @bruceeaton4248 Місяць тому +3

    Caitlin Clark could be Globally signing new $28 million sponsorship deals on a daily basis. This agent needs to kick it into high gear. Because of her popularity, CC could currently be worth more than any men’s NBA player. This agent needs to drastically step it up.

  • @gillmartin6691
    @gillmartin6691 Місяць тому +5

    Your podcast popped up in my feed today, first time I’d heard about it. Very good interview with an interesting guest, had to subscribe. Go Braves!

  • @kenthomas1609
    @kenthomas1609 Місяць тому +2

    pardon the pun, softball questions. When is Caitlin's Signature shoe deal. Would have been nice to hear about all of Caitlin's commercial deals. CC should be ringing the register right now.

  • @closequarters4575
    @closequarters4575 Місяць тому +10

    So many people in comments know marketing better than Nike, Caitlin’s Agent, and Caitlin (who has had an NIL with NIKE since she was in college and btw she was a marketing major and pretty smart herself).
    And you guys know how to market her better without even knowing details of the contract, what they are currently working on, and what they have planned. Amazing, you guys should be representing Caitlin.

    • @ghyslaincouture1434
      @ghyslaincouture1434 Місяць тому +5

      Exactly. They are not paying attention. Yesterday at the The Annika Pro-Am, she had Nike Infinity Tour PE's with the gold spike! Unique.

    • @martellsimpson9429
      @martellsimpson9429 Місяць тому +1

      Yes, CC is getting Robbed...

    • @quasarrad1464
      @quasarrad1464 Місяць тому

      How many Nike commercials with CC have you seen? How many products have they released with CCs name? Not many. They have fumbled the ball

    • @ghyslaincouture1434
      @ghyslaincouture1434 Місяць тому +1

      @@quasarrad1464 We are not talking about a dollar store shoe here. It takes time.

    • @mlouise1828
      @mlouise1828 Місяць тому

      Nike prioritize racist Aja because she cried racism, they know CC shoes will sold out like Wilson balls if they release it now, she has no commecial all they did was release that ugly shirt.

  • @als7132
    @als7132 Місяць тому

    I am a new viewer. You guys are really good, and I am looking forward to seeing more. Thank you for putting together your program.

  • @juliamorais9910
    @juliamorais9910 Місяць тому +23

    Erin, why don't we see Caitlin being promoted by Nike? People choose Nike because of the goated promotions. Some people on Twitter are saying less words and more promotion (just passing on the message I read). Adidas is killing Nike right now, did you see the Ant’s ads? why didn’t we see Caitlin been promoted as ROTY? She better be promoted as the MVP next year, because you guys fumbled the bag bad. I mean, where are the sneakers and the Caitlin’s ads? 🤦

    • @motherofthreeb6337
      @motherofthreeb6337 Місяць тому +3

      CC was the TRUE MVP, not Aja!

    • @juliamorais9910
      @juliamorais9910 Місяць тому

      @@motherofthreeb6337the 1st half of her season and that impossible schedule made this impossible but by the end of the regular season she was the MVP

    • @mkdugan8109
      @mkdugan8109 Місяць тому

      i guess i get it but do you realize she signed the deal in April, and she got a PE this fast? nike is dealing with its own issues but that in it of itself is crazy. sabrinas shoe deal took years and she didnt get a PE that fast

    • @ccdance75
      @ccdance75 Місяць тому

      So you judge who's "killing it" based on...some ads? Who sells the most shoes? Whose brand has the most prestige? Why are people so whiny and gullible (and loud)?

  • @pearheart
    @pearheart Місяць тому +4

    Her agent needs to press Nike for their negligence… she’s one of their biggest stars and they hardly promote her. They’d rather post about other basketball players than hype her up, they posted NOTHING about her in the WNBA until she was announced as ROTY and even that was lackluster. Where are the ads? Where is the promo? What are they scared of?
    Also, that deal is a scam she’s worth way more than $28mil. We want the CC1’s now… I hope CC gets a better agent I’m sure anyone else would do a better job. It’s clear her team doesn’t realize they have a superstar on their hands so they settle for less.

  • @v2807
    @v2807 Місяць тому +2

    I think Caitlin’s next sponsor should be Samsung or Sony. I think people (like me) bought new large screen TVs just to watch Caitlin play. They should sign her up and sell a bunch more next season.

  • @wisethabrain1100
    @wisethabrain1100 Місяць тому +2

    This is like seeing someone watch a colored box tv...an upgrade is BADLY needed

  • @IrishInot
    @IrishInot Місяць тому +52

    Is she Caitlin's agent? NIKE is horrible about how they treated Caitlin. Like they're not promoting her! Where is her signature shoe?

    • @tootsx8675
      @tootsx8675 Місяць тому +12

      It usually takes over a year to create a signature shoe. Sabrina was signed to Nike in 2020 and only released her first signature in 2023 and A’ja was signed last year and her shoe will release next year.
      Nike could’ve released more merchandise though instead of just the ROTY T-shirt, they could’ve also promoted her better on social media too. I think because of all the drama they didn’t want to get involved incase they got accused of favouritism.
      Hopefully next year they promote her better than they did this year but I suspect the earliest we’ll get a shoe is late 2025/ early 2026.

    • @jortizie
      @jortizie Місяць тому +10

      So disappointed in Nike

    • @yusaqhwiff2442
      @yusaqhwiff2442 Місяць тому +1

      Nike seem like they got the bag. They didn’t pay CC enough

    • @ericMT
      @ericMT Місяць тому

      She has a whole agency, not just an agent. Excel Sports Management.

    • @headspear19
      @headspear19 Місяць тому

      What was their agreement? Anyone knows? If none, enough of this blah blah blah.

  • @robertisrael8743
    @robertisrael8743 Місяць тому +1

    She seems to be a great fit for Caitlin’s personality, image, ambitions, charities, Wm sports, etc

  • @ei3398
    @ei3398 Місяць тому +3

    It's funny this podcast is called digging deep podcast, but they ask no tough questions. The question we all want to know is why is the Nike deal so terrible and why are they treating her like a second class athlete. That would be digging deeper!!

  • @seancole22
    @seancole22 Місяць тому +11

    It would be tough representing players in a league that had been in the red for 25 years. The league lost $40M last year and if each of the 144 players made even $1m each a year, the league would lose hundreds of millions. TV money is drying up for more profitable leagues and Clark will need to make more money off of endorsements as the wnba wont allow her to make the share of money she brings in without everyone else wanting their piece and meanwhile the league isnt financially viable anyways

    • @GAMascal345
      @GAMascal345 Місяць тому

      IMHO the league is not responsible for this. This is how the league was set up by the NBA Owners. I think it was set up to fail! The NBA-O does not want a league that could rival the NBA and steal some of their fans‼️

  • @Sakurapedaler
    @Sakurapedaler Місяць тому

    Great interview!

  • @brgilbert2
    @brgilbert2 Місяць тому +2

    So, [Diggin' Deep Podcast], did Erin Kane sell out Caitlin Clark by advising her to sign THAT contract with Nike or did Erin Kane accept "bribes" from Nike to sell out Caitlin Clark?? What is your opinion??

  • @Kingtylerqlb
    @Kingtylerqlb Місяць тому +18

    The Nike deal is terrible for a Superstar and the face of Basketball like CC, only 3.5Mio per annum!!! I think 12-15 mio per annum would be deserved for CC.

    • @EetsBack
      @EetsBack Місяць тому +1

      I’m sure they have a volume clause in there a-la MJ.

    • @jamarmoore9548
      @jamarmoore9548 Місяць тому

      ​@@EetsBack not according to Sonny Vaccaro

  • @mikem.s.1183
    @mikem.s.1183 Місяць тому +4

    The NBA became profitable in the mid 1980s, so 40 years after creation. Not 50.
    The WNBA exists due to continued support from the NBA, whereas the NBA's struggles were without any patronage, any support.
    Something to keep in mind.
    As for Caitlin, she's unique. No female basketball player is like her and indeed she's revolutionising the sport.

    • @lynnhazlewood9738
      @lynnhazlewood9738 Місяць тому +2

      False. Lots of companies & individuals invested in the league, including TV companies.

  • @GAMascal345
    @GAMascal345 Місяць тому +1

    I believe that it's best that NCAA W🏀 do 4 years because not many of them will go on to the WNBA which only have 12 teams‼️

  • @bruceeaton4248
    @bruceeaton4248 Місяць тому

    Never heard of any of those women in those other sports like baseball or golf until they throw CC in the discussion with them. Then, I listen, and I watch.😉

  • @mariamonsegur9403
    @mariamonsegur9403 Місяць тому +4

    Caitlin needs to get together and consult with LeBron

    • @infam0usP
      @infam0usP Місяць тому +2

      no she doesn’t. because her star power isn’t equal to Lebron. Lebron’s high school games were on ESPN for fuck’s sake. we weren’t tuning in nationwide to watch Caitlin’s high school games 😂😂😂

  • @MarkRichter-j2l
    @MarkRichter-j2l Місяць тому +3

    Ms Kane: consider getting CC into politics....she could be the next governor of Iowa or Indiana, winning by a landslide easily...

    • @infam0usP
      @infam0usP Місяць тому +2

      @@MarkRichter-j2l why would anybody care or want that? and why are you guys all of sudden cool with an athlete getting political when they’re white? I guarantee you did NOT feel that way about Colin Kaperknick. most unserious fanbase in sports

    • @MarkRichter-j2l
      @MarkRichter-j2l Місяць тому

      @@infam0usP kapernick kneels for the national anthem...very un-American

  • @TheLincolnrailsplitt
    @TheLincolnrailsplitt Місяць тому +1

    Softball questions.

  • @Sticks2mini2rs
    @Sticks2mini2rs Місяць тому +1

    Market are the fans.

  • @ericsmith3996
    @ericsmith3996 Місяць тому +12

    Caitlin needs a new agent. This person doesn't seem tough enough. How did you let nike and the wnba EFF her so bad?

    • @Bubbievdog
      @Bubbievdog Місяць тому +3

      Right on every account. CC can’t wait around the time is now. CC needs an ass kicker not this lady

    • @ccdance75
      @ccdance75 Місяць тому

      Yeah Eric you definitely know best. The Clarks totally seem like the type incapable of doing anything, they definitely need you to protect them 😂.

  • @motherofthreeb6337
    @motherofthreeb6337 Місяць тому +8

    This rep better get on Nike; they've put CC on the back burner! 😢

  • @MoneyF4
    @MoneyF4 Місяць тому +1

    Renegotiate that Nike deal ASAP !!!!!!!!

  • @jamarmoore9548
    @jamarmoore9548 Місяць тому +1

    Caitlin... theres no way this is who you chose as your agent... Smh no wonder she has that horrible nike deal

  • @ei3398
    @ei3398 Місяць тому +2

    Where are the commercials? Where is her shoe? Where is the 22 apparel? WTF, this lady is clueless..

  • @raybassman7536
    @raybassman7536 Місяць тому

    So is CC going to the European league or what? I thought CC was done with the WNBA?????

  • @Bob210
    @Bob210 Місяць тому +2

    A real advocate would have dumped Nike by now & signed with another brand. Step up your game or step aside

  • @jimshelton115
    @jimshelton115 Місяць тому +2

    Why is this woman Caitlin’s agent she’s horrible who recommended her Nike ?

  • @btbwolf4578
    @btbwolf4578 Місяць тому +1

    This is an attempt to jusifiy the lousy job they have done. I lost interest after ten seconds. because their are know answers about the terrible Nike deal that I wanted to hear about.

  • @DerekLaugann
    @DerekLaugann Місяць тому +1

    No CAITLIN Nike shoes, apparels, Nothing! NIKE is the most Woke company and paid $28M to shut her up and NOT MARkET HER! How dumb of a company can you be when her basketballs and jerseys sell in minutes. I would've already released a protro Kobe's under her own logo or at least be a limited edition. A Nike dunk, or something retro that is a Caitlin Clark edition. WOULD'VE BEEN KILLING IT FOR THE SNEAKERS MARKET! SO YEAH, SHE DESERVES BETTER!

  • @EetsBack
    @EetsBack Місяць тому

    The only women Caitlin can be compared to in terms of impact are Chris Evert and maybe Mary Lou Retton.

  • @petercena9497
    @petercena9497 Місяць тому +3

    Terrible agent. Get a top NBA/MLB agent.

  • @thelmaalmaden8131
    @thelmaalmaden8131 Місяць тому +1

    Clark agent so lucky. She should push Nike to give Clark her signature shoe. 2026 is too long for Clark. Just get Adidas.

  • @kimoharris808
    @kimoharris808 Місяць тому +2

    If Caitlin is 1 of 1 and fans control the market did her agent drop the ball?

  • @User_xxCqqJkl
    @User_xxCqqJkl Місяць тому +2

    50yrs for the NBA? Naahh it's 30-40yrs max.

    • @JohnDunne-n3q
      @JohnDunne-n3q Місяць тому

      NBA started in 1949 75 years.

    • @User_xxCqqJkl
      @User_xxCqqJkl Місяць тому

      @JohnDunne-n3q I know about the 75yrs. She said it took the NBA 50yrs to become a profitable league. That's not correct. Not 50yrs.

  • @TrueThoughtsTalk
    @TrueThoughtsTalk Місяць тому +8

    Caitlin’s Agent but it looks like she worked for NIKE because they got the better deal ✔️

    • @adriane7841
      @adriane7841 Місяць тому

      She's definitely getting paid on the backend

  • @gahennasonneillon8566
    @gahennasonneillon8566 Місяць тому +1

    CC must fire this agent! Terrible deal with the superstar, no Nike shoes. Wilson Basketball was better. CC broke more record in her college! Terrible!

  • @joejenjust
    @joejenjust Місяць тому +1

    Caitlin should fire her hire angel reesess agent

  • @anthonytaylor7928
    @anthonytaylor7928 Місяць тому +2

    Not one dam commercial or recent TV talk show appearances magazine cover . TV show cameo Wheaties box cover . I would hire Reese agent

    • @ccdance75
      @ccdance75 Місяць тому

      This just shows how clueless you are. Clark probably made $500k playing a pro-am and doing two corporate speaking engagements in the last 24 hours. Angel's doing publicity stunts desperately hoping they'll lead to the type of gigs Clark already has. Let me guess, you're 12 years old and never worked in the business world.

  • @Yoyomu205
    @Yoyomu205 Місяць тому +1

    Shes a terrible agent poor CC should have picked someone better to represent her

  • @robertcooper4945
    @robertcooper4945 Місяць тому +1

    These men talk waaaay too much!!

  • @martellsimpson9429
    @martellsimpson9429 Місяць тому +2

    Your doing interviews
    Go get your client what she deserves
    I could have got £100 Million from Nike
    Stop pointing fingers
    Caitlin Clark is the Market

    • @infam0usP
      @infam0usP Місяць тому

      @@martellsimpson9429 lmaoooooo Nike isn’t giving a girl that’s won NOTHING 100 million dollars

  • @headspear19
    @headspear19 Місяць тому +6

    Either Nike or this agent is sleeping on the job.

  • @ralphnaylor
    @ralphnaylor Місяць тому +1

    I started watching Paige Bueckers in You Tubes of her high school games. I followed her at UConn to see how she’d do at the next level. I’ll follow her in the WNBA.

  • @jortizie
    @jortizie Місяць тому +3

    This interview did NOT hit. The whole CCFC is disappointed.

  • @Bubbievdog
    @Bubbievdog Місяць тому +2

    CC needs to drop this agent, she doesn’t know what she has.

  • @modaisy77
    @modaisy77 Місяць тому

    She's not a good agent for Nike deal.

  • @Magnus055
    @Magnus055 Місяць тому

    WEAK - you guys didn't ask the real questions. You soft balled everything. Let me help you. Why only 28 mill?, Why 2 years for a shoe?, why do let let you client get abused on the court?

  • @albertoalfaro9989
    @albertoalfaro9989 Місяць тому +1

    Respect ? UA-cam should Respect the freedom of speech.

  • @infam0usP
    @infam0usP Місяць тому +1

    lmaooo @ thinking her star power is equal to Tiger Woods (who was offered north of 500 mil to quit PGA and only play in LIV tour) or Serena Williams (who already won a career Grand Slam by the age of 22. 22 year old Clark has no national championship from college, 0 state titles from high school, and 0 Olympic gold medals).

    • @martellsimpson9429
      @martellsimpson9429 Місяць тому +1

      Caitlin Clark is bigger than both because she plays Basketball

    • @infam0usP
      @infam0usP Місяць тому

      @martellsimpson9429 she doesn’t even have more IG followers than Tiger or Serena. you’re a special kind of stupid if you think any club / sporting event is calling Caitlin to make a public appearance over those 2

    • @infam0usP
      @infam0usP Місяць тому

      @@martellsimpson9429 ⬆️ she’s not even the biggest female basketball player 🤣🤣🤣 0 championships in high school or college, 0 playoff wins

    • @infam0usP
      @infam0usP Місяць тому

      @@martellsimpson9429 lay off the drugs. she’s not even the best player in her sport. ZERO championships

  • @YassDavid
    @YassDavid Місяць тому +2

    Caitlin needs a dude to be her agent. This lady is an amateur even after 20 years.

  • @albertoalfaro9989
    @albertoalfaro9989 Місяць тому +2

    Blah, blah blah

  • @pearheart
    @pearheart Місяць тому +1

    Her agent needs to press Nike for their negligence… she’s one of their biggest stars and they hardly promote her. They’d rather post about other basketball players than hype her up, they posted NOTHING about her in the WNBA until she was announced as ROTY and even that was lackluster. Where are the ads? Where is the promo? What are they scared of?
    Also, that deal is a scam she’s worth way more than $28mil. We want the CC1’s now… I hope CC gets a better agent I’m sure anyone else would do a better job. It’s clear her team doesn’t realize they have a superstar on their hands so they settle for less.