Adidas announced it signed its first group of athletes to name, image and likeness (NIL) deals Tuesday, an all-female class that will have one of the WNBA’s most accomplished players as a guide.
Two-time MVP and WNBA champion Candace Parker is creating a mentorship program with Adidas to help support collegiate athletes and their futures in the NIL era. The 15 recently signed Adidas athletes will be among the first to have access to Parker’s guidance and experience in creating a strong foundation for a successful collegiate career and future.
“I have the incredible opportunity to pay it forward with the next generation of athletes,” Candace Parker said in a press release. “I am so happy to be partnered with Adidas who is aligned with my commitment to developing this mentorship program which will set these extraordinary student-athletes up for greatness in sport and life.”
