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Sep 22, 2024; Uncasville, Connecticut, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) during the game against Indiana Fever during game one of the first round of the 2024 WNBA Playoffs at Mohegan Sun Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark Smith-Imagn Images

'I Am Lucky To Learn From You': Caitlin Clark’s BF Connor McCaffery Pens Touching Note To Fever Star’s Birthday

Originally posted on Hardwood Heroics | By Dan Agulto | Last updated Jan 24, 2025 2:18 AM ET

Caitlin Clark’s boyfriend, Connor McCaffery, shared an emotional message on Instagram as he celebrated the WNBA star’s 23rd birthday.

WNBA star Caitlin Clark celebrated her 23rd birthday on January 22. The Indiana Fever Guard is making the best of her offseason as she gets to spend time with her boyfriend, Connor McCaffery. The duo had a memorable time together on her special day.

McCaffery is not far off from Clarke as he works with the Butler Bulldogs. The assistant coach took to social media to share a touching message for his girlfriend. It turns out that McCaffery finally got to celebrate Clarke’s birthday with her.

McCaffery took to Instagram to share a few images with Caitlin Clarke and captioned the post:

“Happy 23rd CC (finally, we’re celebrating together this year

)! You have an incredible ability to inspire and lift up those around you, and I am lucky to learn from you every day. Thank you for always being you I love you,” McCaffery wrote.

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Caitlin Clark Receives Apology From Chris “Mad Dog” Russo

It’s not the first time Caitlin Clark has witnessed being picked on. The star player has millions of fans but also a few haters. Recently, Clarke attended the Kansas City Chiefs game and was spotted sitting beside Taylor Swift.

Her appearance at Arrowhead Stadium gathered attention throughout the NFL. ESPN’s famous broadcaster, Chris “Mad Dog” Russo, started to criticize Clarke for her attendance.

“I saw Caitlin Clark play, what 50 games in college basketball the last two years? I never heard one [Chiefs fandom] reference. I never saw her father with a Chief jersey on. I never saw her with a Chiefs hat on. I heard not one reference in 50 games that she was a Chiefs fan, and then all of a sudden now she’s a big Kansas City fan. Come on, stop, please,” Russo said.

Jan 18, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Recording artist Taylor Swift (upper middle) sits with Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (upper right) during the fourth quarter of a 2025 AFC divisional round game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Houston Texans at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

Later on, Russo apologized as he felt bad for picking on Caitlin Clark.

“I didn’t know that Clark was a fan]. Did she? She’s a Chiefs fan. She knows about Super Bowl 1… does she know about Miami-Kansas City double overtime 27-24 for one of the most famous games in the history of the National Football League?”

“I guess. I guess. I shouldn’t be picking on Caitlin Clark. I’m Chief’d out,” Russo said.

Caitlin Clark's BF Connor McCaffrey Posts Year-End Photos With Indiana Fever Star 3 Sep 25, 2024; Uncasville, Connecticut, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) reacts during the second half against the Connecticut Sun during game two of the first round of the 2024 WNBA Playoffs at Mohegan Sun Arena. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images

The WNBA star is looking forward to a strong season with the Indiana Fever in 2025. For now, Clark has enough time to spend with McCaffery until the season begins.

This article first appeared on Hardwood Heroics and was syndicated with permission.

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