Stunning Caitlin Clark Connection Emerges in Steph Curry’s Decision to Cut Ties with Under Armour

Steph Curry and Under Armour parted ways on Nov. 13 after sharing a 13-year-long partnership. This separation excited basketball fans and sneakerheads around the world as it meant the birth of a new Curry brand signature shoe in the future.

The Warriors star is exploring his freedom of expression that came as a bonus to ending his Under Armour partnership. The Warriors star was seen rocking Kobe Bryant's Nike shoes and even Shaquille O'Neal's Reebok shoes in tunnel walks before games.

Curry's exit from Under Armour was mutual, as the brand announced the split in a press release. However, a new report from "Sports Business Journal" suggests that Caitlin Clark might have played a part in the Warriors star's big decision.

On Monday, SBJ published an article revealing that Curry attempted to sign the Indiana Fever guard on the Under Armour brand but failed to compete against Nike.

"Sources noted that one 'sore point' for Curry was the attempt last year to recruit Fever G Caitlin Clark to join his brand. He and the company 'pursued the phenom, but Under Armour’s offer trailed the total value of Nike’s pitch'," the article read.

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Stephen Curry was reportedly frustrated that Under Armour couldn’t land Caitlin Clark and felt they didn’t invest in his brand enough, per @SBJ

Caitlin Clark ended up signing with Nike and is due for a signature sneaker sometime next year.

Kevin Durant believes Steph Curry should have always been a 'Nike athlete'

After Steph Curry's split with Under Armour, fans started anticipating news about the Warriors star's next move. While there is no news of the Warriors star's next move, his former teammate, Kevin Durant, has made his feelings clear on Curry's sneaker free agency.

On Saturday, "Up & Adams" show host Kay Adams asked the Rockets star if he knew where Curry was taking his sneaker brand and how he felt about it possibly being Nike.

"That would be incredible, I hope that happens." Durant said. "No disrespect to Under Armour but he should have always been a Nike athlete."

Steph Curry and Nike were once very close to putting pen to paper. However, things went horribly wrong during a pitch meeting, which pushed the Warriors star towards Under Armour.

Curry had worn Nike sneakers throughout the first four seasons of his career. However, in 2013, the Warriors star's initial deal with the swoosh brand was about to expire. So, the Warriors star started meeting top sneaker brands.

Under Armour had offered Curry, who was yet to make his first All-Star apperance, a $4 million per year plus a signature shoe deal. Nike, on the other hand, was offering only $2.5 million per year.

To make matters worse, the Nike representative mispronounced Steph Curry's name during a meeting and showed a wrong presentation with Kevin Durant's name on it. Things went south quickly in the meeting, and the Warriors star made his mind to accept Under Armour's offer later.