Caitlin Clark, the Indiana Fever sensation, took her star power courtside Monday night as the Indiana Pacers edged the New Orleans Pelicans in a nail-biter, 114-110. But let’s be honest—while Tyrese Haliburton was dropping dimes and buckets, Clark was stealing the real show.
Alongside her boyfriend, former Iowa basketball standout Connor McCaffery, Clark turned heads at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, sitting comfortably in Haliburton’s own courtside seats. Talk about a power move. The couple was all smiles, seated next to Haliburton’s girlfriend, Jade Jones, in the VIP zone designated for the Pacers point guard.
While Haliburton dazzled on the court with 34 points, Caitlin and Connor basked in the adoration of Pacers fans. Every time Clark’s face popped up on the jumbotron, the crowd roared, chanting her name like she was the one draining threes.
One superfan, @BigGlenPacers, summed up the vibe perfectly on X (formerly Twitter):
“We love us some @CaitlinClark22 and the @IndianaFever,” he tweeted, alongside a clip of the arena erupting for Clark.
Haliburton, however, didn’t seem to mind sharing the limelight. After all, the duo’s camaraderie runs deep. The Pacers guard, who moonlights as Caitlin Clark’s biggest cheerleader, has been a fixture at Fever games, loudly supporting her over the summer. Clark, in turn, has returned the favor this NBA season, making courtside appearances and keeping the bromance—and sismance?—alive.
Basketball’s New Power Quartet
Clark, McCaffery, Haliburton, and Jones could easily pitch a sitcom at this point. All Iowa alumni, the foursome share an enviable bond off the court, complete with a WhatsApp group where they exchange texts and banter. Haliburton once admitted that he considers Clark one of his favorite athletes, stating:
“The one that comes to mind is Caitlin Clark. She is a good friend, and she handles all this media stuff really well.”
While the Pacers star held down the hardwood, Indiana’s new golden girl stole hearts—and Tyrese’s seats. Fans were quick to notice that this wasn’t just a casual hangout; it was a headline-worthy spectacle.
What’s Next?
With the Pacers sitting at 8-10, Haliburton might want to bottle some of that Caitlin Clark magic for the team’s next matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Clark’s growing legend proves that whether it’s a Fever game, a Pacers game, or even a midweek grocery run, she’ll somehow end up being the main event.
And as for Connor McCaffery? Well, he’s living the dream: courtside seats, a superstar girlfriend, and a front-row view of Tyrese Haliburton’s locker-room jokes. Life is good.