During the WNBA offseason, Caitlin Clark, the Indiana Fever’s standout player and reigning Rookie of the Year, found herself at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Sunday, watching the Pacers take on the New York Knicks. The Pacers triumphed with a 132-121 victory, but it was Clark’s presence at the game that really captured attention. Seated courtside beside her boyfriend, Connor McCaffery, who previously worked with the Pacers’ coaching staff, Clark was greeted with an enthusiastic reception from the home crowd when her appearance was shown on the jumbotron. The cheers were so loud that it was clear just how much the fans appreciated her.
What caught the eye of many on social media, however, was a delightful detail involving music. As the cameras zoomed in on Clark, the song playing in the background was none other than Taylor Swift’s “22”—a nod to Clark’s jersey number, No. 22. Fans immediately took to social media to express their love for the perfect connection between the song and Clark’s presence. One fan wrote, “bruh the music is so suitable for the situation, CC22 is fire but seems to be camera shy when she’s not playing basketball.”
The overwhelming consensus among fans was that it was the perfect choice. Reactions ranged from “OMG. CC and 22 playing in the background is AWESOME” to “I love that they played 22 for her,” showing just how in-tune the Pacers were with Clark’s love for Swift and her iconic song. The song added a special touch to the moment, as fans celebrated the connection between the Fever player and one of the world’s biggest pop stars.
Clark, who is known to be a massive Swift fan, has shown her admiration for the singer in the past. Just days before the game, Clark attended two of Taylor Swift’s “Eras Tour” concerts in Indianapolis, fully immersing herself in the experience, even exchanging friendship bracelets with other fans at the shows. Her love for Swift is well known, and it seems the Pacers wanted to honor that during her appearance at the game, making it a memorable moment for both Clark and her supporters.
For many fans, the moment was a reminder of Clark’s growing influence in sports and pop culture. Her presence, coupled with the choice of music, highlighted the growing connection between athletes and music, where cultural icons like Taylor Swift and Caitlin Clark blend together in the hearts of fans. Whether it’s through a jersey number or a song, moments like these solidify the bond between athletes and their supporters, making for unforgettable experiences.
