Caitlin Clark celebrated her 22nd birthday on Thursday, and her boyfriend, Connor McCaffery, shared a heartfelt Instagram post to honor the occasion.
The message highlighted the joy and laughter Clark brings to his life, catching the attention of friends, teammates, and fans alike.
Sophie Cunningham, Clark‘s teammate on the Indiana Fever, noticed the post and couldn’t resist getting involved.
Cunningham, who joined Indiana in 2025 after six seasons with the Phoenix Mercury, has formed a close friendship with Clark-and a friendly rapport with McCaffery.
McCaffery‘s post read: “Happy 24th CC [heart emoji]celebrating you is a privilege and I’m so grateful for the laughter and joy you bring to our everyday lives [infinity emoji] 2026 has so much in store for you [eyes emoji] I love you [heart emoji].” Clark replied with an affectionate: “Love youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu[heart emoji].”
It was in response to this exchange that Cunningham dropped her playful question.
Cunningham’s cheeky question steals the spotlight
“What did you get her for her birthday?” Cunningham asked in the comments, prompting reactions from fans curious about McCaffery‘s gift.
As of now, the Butler Bulldogs assistant coach has not publicly responded.
The comment highlights the camaraderie that has developed between Cunningham, Clark, and McCaffery off the court.
Clark remains under contract with the Fever through 2027, while Cunningham‘s one-year deal has already expired, meaning Indiana may need to negotiate a new agreement to keep her in the lineup next season.
Even beyond contract discussions, Cunningham‘s playful interaction shows that the team’s friendships remain lively, giving fans a glimpse of the lighter moments in professional basketball life.
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