The Indiana Fever turned their flight into a party—thanks in no small part to Caitlin Clark. As the plane headed to Phoenix, teammates surprised veteran point guard Sydney Colson with a singing telegram and a full-on squad rendition of a birthday song. The Fever’s official Instagram summed it up perfectly: “a one-of-a-kind surprise for the one-and-only, @sydjcolson … the squad went all out with a singing telegram for her birthday today”.
Caught mid-belt, Caitlin Clark was honest and hilarious: “Unsure what’s happening but happy bday @sydjcolson,” she captioned her story. Adding to the cheers was Sophie Cunningham—yes, she lifted her top (all in good, birthday-bash fun, no worries).
The vibes weren’t just for laughs. Caitlin Clark and Co. are building a tight-knit atmosphere—a chemistry boost when their star is out with injury. That bond was spotlighted during the celebration, just as much as Montreal’s mood-lifting performance abuzz on social X and Instagram.
Colson herself has been a steady anchor. A WNBA veteran and two-time champion, she brings calm and leadership to an otherwise young Fever roster. Caitlin Clark knows it: “She’s one of the main leaders inside of our locker room… reality check meets laughter,” Clark said, lauding Colson’s impact beyond stat sheets.
This moment underlines that Caitlin Clark and her teammates can find joy in the everyday—even when the scoreboard doesn’t read your name. A lighthearted celebration in the sky? That’s team culture for you.
Birthday Vibes Take Flight: Sydney Colson Celebrates in Style ALONGSIDE Caitlin Clark
The Fever’s chemistry showed up midair, led by none other than Caitlin Clark. We’ve seen her drop cinematic full-court highlights—but singing a birthday serenade at 30,000 feet? That’s next-level. Her IG caption says it: “Unsure what’s happening but happy bday @sydjcolson”.
Sophie Cunningham added her trademark energy too—with playful flair and even raising her top (all PG, promise), she amped Colson’s celebration and reminded everyone who’s bringing personality to this squad.
Beyond what’s seen on camera, Caitlin Clark’s presence remains magnetic. Despite being sidelined with a groin injury, she’s a social pillar—recently signing a newborn fan’s onesie at a fund-raiser and doubling down on her fan pull. That kind of visibility matters when team morale hits during tough stretches.
Sydney Colson brings veteran calm and grit, but it’s Caitlin Clark pouring in energy and light that keeps the Fever firing—even when she’s off the court. Those shared moments are a reminder: the chemistry this team builds matters as much as any stat.
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Sabel has been working as a field reporter for People’s Television Network (PTV), mainly about the Philippine Basketball Association since 2016 and has been elevated to Executive Producer for sports in 2022. Aside from being on top of the Philippine sports scene, she is also a running enthusiast. You can also follow her on X at @SabelReyes2 and Instagram at @msabelreyes.
