Caitlin Clark’s popularity is not only because of her magic on the basketball court, but the star also wins over fans with her off-court work. The star has been active in social activities and has already participated in multiple philanthropic works.
Her boyfriend, Conner McCaffery, is proud of her for it, and she surprised him with a gift for his team, the Butler Bulldogs. The 27-year-old coach was touched by the act and shared his feelings.
Connor McCaffery Praises Caitlin Clark’s Generous Gift To His Team
The power couple of basketball made their relationship official in August 2023. Two years together, the bond grew stronger as they supported each other in their activities. Connor McCaffery was also an Iowa basketball player like CC and now works with the Butler staff as an assistant coach in September 2024.
The Fever guard regularly attends Butler games and has a close bond with the Indianapolis-based team. When she understood that the team would need sneakers, she didn’t hesitate to arrange Kobe 5 Protro sneakers in the Indiana Fever colorway. The special thing about it? The kicks fit perfectly for every player, as McCaffery provided her sizes.
“That’s All. She’s generous. We talked about if boys would get a pair, and she set whole up. All I did was get everybody’s sizes and make the delivery,” McCaffery proudly said.
Why Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark gifted Kobe shoes to Butler basketball.
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The 23-year-old star has a longstanding partnership with Nike. In April 2024, the Fever guard signed an eight-year, $28-million deal with the brand. Interestingly, the star also prefers the Nike Kobe 5 for most of her games and is regularly seen in the pair. Now, the Butler team also shares the same footwear.
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Caitlin Clark Foundation Donates School Supplies
It’s not just her love for McCaffery that gave the Butler team the exclusive sneakers. She also has a foundation that works towards the betterment of society. Recently, the star playmaker opened a basketball court at Des Moines’ McCombs Middle School. She also played soccer and basketball with the kids. Her foundation also provided school supplies to 500 kids with backpacks.
“It’s always fun for myself to come back here and be in Des Moines. Obviously, this place means so much to me, and I hope to be able to continue to come back here and do this every year,” Clark said at the new basketball court’s ribbon-cutting ceremony.
The player is still out injured but participating in social activities. Her return date is not confirmed yet, as she could miss the Fever’s upcoming fixture against the Dallas Wings in the American Airlines Center.
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