Caitlin Clark turned 24 on Thursday, and the love poured in from every corner of the basketball world. From the league itself to her closest personal support system, Clark’s birthday felt like a celebration of just how much she has already accomplished in such a short professional career.

The WNBA was quick to lead the tributes, posting a message that highlighted Clark’s rapid rise to stardom. The league wished her a happy birthday while reminding fans of her growing résumé, calling attention to her Rookie of the Year honors, multiple All-Star appearances, and her role in the Indiana Fever’s 2025 Commissioner’s Cup championship.

Off the court, Clark’s biggest supporter also made sure the moment didn’t go unnoticed. Her boyfriend, Connor McCaffery, shared a heartfelt birthday tribute, continuing a tradition of public support that has followed Clark from her Iowa days into the WNBA spotlight.

“Happy 24th CC 🖤 celebrating you is a privilege, and I’m so grateful for the laughter and joy you bring to our everyday lives ♾️ 2026 has so much in store for you 👀 I love you 🖤,” he wrote on Instagram.

“Join us in wishing a Happy Birthday to the 2024 Rookie of the Year, 2x All-Star, and 2025 Commissioner’s Cup Champion Caitlin Clark!” the WNBA league posted on Instagram.

Aliyah Boston, who played with Clark on the Fever, also wrote a touching tribute that showed how close they were as friends. The center put up a collage of pictures with Clark on her Instagram story and wrote, “My sissttaaaa 🩷happy birthday queen, I love you so much!!! Have the best day ever! The message made it clear that the two stars are very close. They have grown close since Clark joined the Fever.

At just 24, Clark has already become one of the league’s most influential figures, driving fan interest, television ratings, and national conversation. If Thursday’s outpouring of love was any indication, her impact is only getting started.

The league has good reason to celebrate Clark’s decorated resume. She won Rookie of the Year in 2024 and was named an All-Star twice in a row after a great college career at Iowa. Her recent win in the Commissioner’s Cup with the Fever added to her growing list of awards. The Iowa native became one of the league’s most famous players, bringing women’s basketball to a whole new level and filling arenas all over the country.

Caitlin Clark‘s Return has Fever fans ready for 2026

Fans are already counting down the days until Clark returns to the field as she celebrates her birthday. When the WNBA came out with its schedule for 2026, Fever fans had one thing on their minds, writing down every game on their calendars. Clark is coming back after missing a lot of time last season, and just having her there makes even the most boring games must-see TV.

The star guard has been working hard to get back in shape. USA Basketball invited her to their December training camp, where she showed that she was fully healthy. She hasn’t played in the WNBA since July. It takes time to get back on the court after being gone for so long, but Clark impressed everyone who saw him. Sue Bird, the managing director of USA Basketball, couldn’t hide her excitement. She said, “I thought she looked great, right? I mean, here’s a player that didn’t get to play this summer. All in, she didn’t get to play a lot of basketball, really, in the last year-plus. So for this to be the first day back, she looked great.”.

Clark has been using social media to keep fans up to date on her training. She recently posted a video of herself throwing a football with Fever player development coach Rob Dozier. This shows that she’s back in training mode and getting her rhythm back. Every update makes one thing clear: she wants to compete again.

There is no need to look at the opponents or the strength of the competition for the Fever’s 2026 schedule. Every game is a big deal now that Clark is back in uniform. That’s the kind of effect she has on the league.

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