Caitlin Clark Has NOT Surpassed LeBron James in Jersey Sales Despite Viral Reports

The former Hawkeyes player was selected first overall by the Indiana Fever in the 2024 WNBA Draft.

Recent claims that Caitlin Clark has outsold LeBron James in basketball jersey sales since 2024 have been officially corrected after the information was found to be unverified.

Earlier this week, sports media outlets Boardroom and Bleacher Report published posts suggesting that the Indiana Fever star had surpassed James in jersey sales. However, both organizations later removed the reports after questions arose regarding the accuracy of the data.

On May 22, Boardroom issued a statement on X, saying: “A recent Boardroom social post claimed Caitlin Clark has outsold LeBron James in jersey sales since 2024. We have learned that data was unverified and should not have been published or attributed to Fanatics or the NBA. This post has since been removed.”

Although the jersey sales report was inaccurate, Clark’s impact on basketball continues to be undeniable. The 24-year-old has rapidly become one of the most influential figures in the sport despite being only in the early stages of her professional career. By comparison, LeBron James entered the NBA in 2003, while Stephen Curry was drafted in 2009.

Clark’s rise began long before her WNBA debut. In March 2024, she became the NCAA Division I all-time leading scorer, finishing her collegiate career with an astonishing 3,951 points.

Her popularity translated into major business opportunities as well. In April 2024, Clark signed an eight-year endorsement deal with Nike reportedly worth $28 million, making it one of the most lucrative sponsorship agreements ever awarded to a women’s basketball player. In August 2025, Nike elevated her status further by naming her its newest signature athlete.

On the court, Clark has continued to rewrite the record books. During her rookie WNBA season, she broke the league’s rookie assists record, became the first rookie in league history to record a triple-double, and set both the single-game and single-season assists records.

Following her historic debut campaign, Clark was named Time magazine’s Athlete of the Year, a recognition of both her athletic achievements and her growing influence on the sport.

Reflecting on the attention she has brought to women’s basketball, Clark told Time: “You feel powerful. Instantly, everybody goes crazy. People are invested in the game, they love the game, and that’s what makes it so fun for me. These people aren’t supporting women’s sports to check a box. It’s going to be the new normal.”

While the jersey sales claim may have been debunked, Clark’s remarkable rise and transformative impact on women’s basketball remain undeniable.