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Cade Cunningham shows support for Caitlin Clark in Pistons opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 9:10 AM

Last updated Oct 21, 2026

Cade Cunningham shows support for Caitlin Clark in Pistons opener

Summary

Cade Cunningham drew attention during the Detroit Pistons' season opener against the Boston Celtics by wearing Caitlin Clark’s signature ‘Ice Cold’ Nike Caitlin 1 shoes. The choice garnered positive reactions from fans, who praised his endorsement of Clark, a rookie in the WNBA. This season begins with growing visibility of female athletes, with Cunningham’s footwear choice aligning with a trend of male players endorsing women's sneaker lines. Cunningham recently signed with Nike, with plans for his own shoe line set for release in the 2026-27 season.

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By the Numbers

•Cunningham wore Caitlin Clark's Nike shoes during the season opener.
•The Pistons faced the Celtics in their season debut.
•Fans praised Cunningham's endorsement of Clark's sneaker line.
•Trend of male players wearing female athletes' shoes continues to grow.
•Cunningham's own shoe line is planned for the 2026-27 season.

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9:10 AMYahoo Sports — NBA fans love how Cade Cunningham showed support to Caitlin Clark during Pistons’ season opener

What they're saying

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All eyes were on Cade Cunningham as the Detroit Pistons kicked off the new NBA season with a win against the Boston Celtics. The point guard stepped onto the court wearing Caitlin Clark ‘Ice Cold’ Nike Caitlin 1 shoes, and that seems to be turning heads.
— Yahoo Sports

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