In the world of basketball, where stats do most of the talking, Caitlin Clark’s game speaks louder than any words could. But her boyfriend, Connor McCaffrey, managed to make his point without even opening his mouth—Clark is, without a doubt, the best in the WNBA. Why? Because, you know, facts.
On October 3rd, Caitlin Clark was crowned the WNBA Rookie of the Year, securing 66 out of 67 votes (yeah, there’s always one hater). The lone dissenter handed their vote to Angel Reese, probably just to make a statement that nobody asked for. But let’s be real here—Clark didn’t just win Rookie of the Year; she rewrote the rookie rulebook while she was at it.
Her debut season for the Indiana Fever was like a highlight reel on repeat. Let’s run through her “just another day at the office” stats: she averaged 19.2 points per game, 8.4 assists, and 5.7 rebounds. Oh, and she set rookie records for single-game points, single-game assists, total assists, and scoring. And because that wasn’t enough, she casually threw in a triple-double for good measure—the first rookie ever to do so. No big deal, right?
But back to McCaffrey—Caitlin’s biggest fan and silent hype man. When the WNBA announced her as Rookie of the Year, he didn’t need to write a speech or throw a grand parade. Nope. He just reposted the WNBA’s announcement, letting the facts (and the graphic) do all the heavy lifting. Connor knew there was no need for extra words—her stat sheet already screamed, “Best Rookie Ever!”
“I am incredibly honored to be named Rookie of the Year,” Clark said, probably while wondering why that one vote didn’t come her way. “But more than that, I am grateful to everyone that supported me throughout this past season.” And trust us, there were a lot of supporters, especially McCaffrey, who’s been there since her NCAA days at Iowa. Their relationship began in April 2023, and it seems like he’s been riding shotgun ever since, supporting her all the way to the WNBA.
Now, before you ask, no, there’s no engagement on the horizon for Clark and McCaffrey—yet. So, if you were hoping for a WNBA ring and a wedding ring, you’ll have to wait a little longer. For now, Caitlin is more focused on dominating on the court and making history while McCaffrey stands by, silently approving of every triple-double she drops.
With her fearless attitude and jaw-dropping stats, it’s safe to say the future of the WNBA is in Clark’s hands, and McCaffrey will continue to be her #1 cheerleader, even if he doesn’t say a word. Because, let’s face it, when you’re dating the Caitlin Clark, what else is there left to say?
