A little playful banter can go a long way in keeping a relationship lively. And Caitlin Clark and her boyfriend, Connor McCaffery, certainly seem to embrace this idea. Known for their fun and teasing exchanges, Clark didn’t miss the chance to add a touch of humor when she wished her boyfriend on his birthday with a sweet message. And looks like it’s McCaffery’s turn now.

It happened when Indiana Fever uploaded a snippet from their practice session which saw Kelsey Mitchell hitting a basket from the half-court. The post captioned, “today’s halfcourt shot contest winner: @kelz_hoop 🪣” While it’s not sure if Caitlin Clark even participated in the contest, McCaffery decided to bring her in the spotlight as he maybe had an urge to tease her girlfriend. He dropped a comment, “Yo have u ever won this @caitlinclark22”. 

While Connor McCaffery’s playful jab is all in good fun, let’s shift our focus to some serious shooting stats. Caitlin Clark, renowned for her sharpshooting, has held steady in her rookie season with a 33.7 percent success rate from three-point range and 41.9 percent on field goals. However, Kelsey Mitchell’s experience shows in her numbers, as she leads with a 38.4 percent three-point shooting rate and an impressive 46.1 percent on field goals.

And as Caitlin Clark trails Kelsey Mitchell in shooting stats, it seems she got a little annoyed with her boyfriend doubting her abilities. She replied to McCaffery’s comment, writing, “shut up”. It has become something of a fun tradition between them as they engaged in a similar banter previously.

Caitlin Clark and Connor McCaffery’s lighthearted exchange

It was in July when the 22-year-old WNBA rookie shared a sweet message to her boyfriend on his birthday. “Happy Birthday Con, “Celebrating you is easy 🙂 thankful to have someone as selfless and as loving as you in my life🖤,” she wrote on Instagram. The post also featured a collection of black-and-white photos of the couple, who first crossed paths as college basketball players at the University of Iowa.

But, Caitlin Clark didn’t just keep things sweet and sentimental—she added a playful twist to her birthday message. “May this be the year you finally figure out how to outshoot me 😉 Love you always 🥺🤍,” she teased, wrapping up her heartfelt post with a touch of fun. Not one to shy away from a playful challenge, McCaffery fired back in the comments. “Thank you, babe 🥹 Love you forever 🤞🏼❤️,” he responded, before adding with a wink, “And I’ll keep letting you win those shooting contests!!!!!”

Caitlin Clark and Connor McCaffery were introduced by McCaffery’s brother, Patrick, and began dating several months before they made their relationship Instagram official in August 2023. While they prefer to keep the details of their romance private, they don’t miss a chance to exchange comments and express their feelings for each other on social media. Their fun exchanges, whether teasing or sweet, highlight a bond that thrives on humor and love.