Caitlin Clark drops heartfelt 3-word reaction to boyfriend Connor McCaffrey's touching message

Indiana Fever point guard Caitlin Clark shared a heartfelt response after her boyfriend Connor McCaffrey penned an emotional birthday tribute to her. Clark celebrated her 23rd birthday on Wednesday, and on her special day, Connor publicly expressed his love and admiration for the WNBA superstar.

Moved by the touching message, the reigning WNBA Rookie of the Year replied with a heartfelt three-word reaction, accompanied by three emojis.

"Awh love you," Clark commented on Connor's post.

(Credit: Connor McCaffery/Instagram)

Connor McCaffrey’s sweet gesture for Caitlin Clark stood out as he celebrated her birthday by sharing three photos of the couple on Instagram. The Butler University men's basketball coach accompanied the images with a heartfelt message, making his feelings abundantly clear for the WNBA superstar.

"Happy 23rd CC (finally we’re celebrating together this year 🥹)!" Connor wrote. "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."

Clark and Connor’s relationship began in April 2023, and the couple made their romance public on Instagram in August of the same year.

Caitlin Clark receives major praise from Tyrese Haliburton

Caitlin Clark and Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton have developed a strong friendship over the past eight to 10 months. Haliburton has frequently praised Clark publicly, and on Wednesday, the Pacers star reiterated his admiration.

Haliburton lauded Clark for her ability to handle the constant spotlight with grace, while also calling her one of the most renowned basketball players today.

"She's just an amazing person, an amazing player. She deals with a lot," Haliburton said ahead of the Pacers game against the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday. There's a lot of rhetoric behind her that she really has no control over.

"And I think that the way she handles that is just amazing. Like, I think when it comes to the game of basketball, she's probably top five most famous people that are playing right now, just in general. That includes our league as well."

Clark and Haliburton have supported each other by attending each other’s games. The Pacers star was spotted at several Fever games during the 2024 WNBA season, while the Fever standout has already attended games at Gainbridge Fieldhouse to watch Haliburton in action.