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Caitlin Clark Discusses Boyfriend’s Absence at Her WNBA Matches

SportsCaitlin Clark Discusses Boyfriend's Absence at Her WNBA Matches

Key Takeaways:

– Caitlin Clark affirms her boyfriend, Connor McCaffrey, will be absent at her WNBA matches due to his work commitments.
– McCaffrey, a former basketball player and current team assistant with the Indiana Pacers, is occupied with the NBA play-offs.
– Clark makes a striking debut with 21 points in the inaugural game against the Dallas Wings.
– Despite McCaffrey’s absence, the couple’s relationship remains intact.

In a recent interaction with reporters, Caitlin Clark, a top pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft, clarified why her boyfriend, Connor McCaffrey, won’t be seen cheering for her in person at her WNBA matches. The revelation came forth during a media interaction post an Indiana Fever practice on May 3, 2024.

Clark’s Love Life Gathers Attention

The interaction kicked off with an inquiry about ‘bae’, a popular slang term for a significant other, referring to Clark’s boyfriend, Connor McCaffrey. Initially bemused by the question, Clark soon clarified that McCaffrey won’t be attending her games as he was occupied with work. Despite flying solo at the courts, Clark took it positively, grinningly admitting to the necessary adjustment to her professional life.

About Connor McCaffrey

Undoubtedly, McCaffrey is a known name in the basketball precinct, thanks to his father Fran McCaffrey, an established name in Iowa’s college basketball history. The senior McCaffrey reached the pinnacle of his coaching career as the winningest coach of Iowa men’s basketball history.

Following his father’s footsteps, Connor McCaffrey showcased his sports skills during his tenure at Iowa. Playing under his father for six years, he stamped his mark as a starting guard during three seasons. His average statistics read 6.5 points, 4.1 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 1.3 steals per game in 32 appearances in the 2022-23 season.

Post his active sports career, Connor McCaffrey joined the Indiana Pacers as a team assistant where he continues his basketball journey today. His commitment to the Pacers renders him unavailable for Clark’s games, owing to the ongoing NBA playoffs.

The Timing Twist

Clark’s drafting into the Indiana Fever coincided with McCaffrey’s Indiana Pacers’ NBA playoffs schedule, making it tough for him to take time off to support Clark. However, his non-attendance doesn’t imply a lack in the couple’s relationship strength.

Clark’s Domination in Debut

McCaffrey’s absence didn’t dampen Clark’s spirits on her debut match. Facing the Dallas Wings, Clark gave an impressive performance in adding 21 points to her credit within 28 minutes. Particularly, her deep three-point shot that debuted her WNBA points chart became a highlight of the match. Adding to that was her noteworthy pass to teammate Aliyah Boston in the fourth quarter.

Even though the Fever team didn’t bag a win, Clark’s performance served an ample warning to any doubters of her skill transitioning from college to professional level.

The world waits with bated breath to see Clark’s future performances without her ‘bae’ cheering from the stands. One thing is for sure – McCaffrey’s physical absence is in no way a reflection of their relationship strength or Clark’s gameplay.

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