In a year that’s already been a slam dunk for Caitlin Clark, the Indiana Fever’s standout took a moment to score a few points in the game of love. The 22-year-old WNBA sensation turned her attention away from the court to deliver a heartwarming birthday shoutout to her boyfriend, Connor McCaffery. But this isn’t just any love story—it’s one with a playful twist and a hint of challenge.
Clark and McCaffery’s romance, which went public back in April 2023, has been the stuff of sports fairy tales. From her jaw-dropping NCAA scoring record to her top pick in the WNBA draft, McCaffery has been a constant presence. He’s weathered the storms with her, including the unsavory remarks from her rivals, and celebrated the highs, like her record-breaking performances.
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So, on his special day, Clark decided it was payback time. Not with flowers or a fancy dinner, but with a sweet Instagram post that had fans swooning and chuckling in equal measure.
“Happy Birthday Con! Celebrating you is easy :)” she gushed. “Thankful to have someone as selfless and loving as you in my life. May this be the year you finally find a way to outshoot me 😉 Love you always.”
McCaffery, ever the good sport and not one to be outdone, quipped back, “And I’ll keep letting you win those shooting contests!!!!!”
Ah, love and basketball.
Next Up for the Indiana Fever: A Clash with the Lynx
Switching gears to the hardwood, the Indiana Fever are gearing up for their next battle at the Target Center in Minnesota against the Lynx this Sunday, July 14. Fresh off a win against the Phoenix Mercury, the Fever are eager to notch their second consecutive victory and their fourth in the last eight games.
Tip-off is at 16:00 ET/13:00 PT, and all eyes will be on Clark to see if she can maintain her impressive rookie stats. In the previous game, she dazzled with 20 points, 13 assists, and six rebounds, pushing her season averages to 16.8 points, 7.8 assists, and 5.9 rebounds per game.
With her boyfriend cheering her on and a playful challenge hanging in the air, Caitlin Clark is poised to light up the court yet again. Will she rise to the occasion? Stay tuned, because if there’s one thing we know about Clark, it’s that she never shies away from a challenge—on or off the court.
