Caitlin Clark found herself in the spotlight again—and no, it wasn’t for a three-pointer. During a pregame moment, she held a baby while fans snapped pics. One of those photos drew a playful jab from her former Iowa teammate, Jada Gyamfi.
“I mean she is suffocating her in pic 3…” Gyamfi commented under a post showing Clark cradling the infant.
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The Instagram post, shared by photographer Bri Lewerke, showed Clark with a baby in her arms before Game 4 against the Las Vegas Aces. In one image, the baby appeared uncomfortable, hence Gyamfi’s teasing remark. But the whole moment was clearly affectionate—Clark was smiling and trying to connect with a fan’s child.
Regardless of the roast, the moment underscores the public’s fascination with Caitlin Clark. She’s not just about scoring and assists—her presence off the court draws eyes, too. In that light moment, we saw a more human side of Clark, beyond her reputation as a sharpshooter.
Caitlin Clark’s name lit up social media that night—not for dominance on the court, but for a candid hug that invited a little tease. Fans and fellow players alike saw the photo, joked about it, but mostly saw someone showing warmth—even if it looked a bit tight.
Through it all, Clark stays relevant not just for her game but for how she carries herself in everyday moments. And that makes Caitlin Clark more than a player: she’s a personality people want to watch—on court or off.
Teammates Weigh In: Caitlin Clark’s Baby Hug Becomes Viral Moment
Caitlin Clark’s off-court moments sometimes grab more attention than her on-court ones—and this time, her teammates are part of the fun. After that photo of her holding a baby went viral, former Iowa teammate Jada Gyamfi dropped the line, “I mean she is suffocating her in pic 3…”
That kind of banter is nothing new for stars like Clark. Even while dealing with pressure and media scrutiny, she finds ways to humanize herself. But who else has had something to say lately?
Sophie Cunningham, Clark’s Indiana Fever teammate, has joked and teased with her publicly. In one instance, Cunningham responded to a GOAT (Greatest of All Time) comparison meme by writing, “They smell the same too.”
It’s light, playful, and reminds fans that among teammates, Clark is also just a person.
Even in moments of injury, public affection hasn’t stopped. In May 2025, Clark was seen holding the baby of an assistant coach during a game she couldn’t play. That moment made waves online, and fans teased Clark’s partner:
“Don’t get any ideas,” they joked about Connor McCaffrey.
So when Gyamfi’s comment went viral, it was viewed more as fun ribbing than criticism. Caitlin Clark now inhabits a space where her life—beyond stats and box scores—gets pulled into the spotlight. And whether critics, fans, or teammates are watching, her human moments often hit harder than her jumpers.
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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.
