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Kate Martin celebrated her 25th birthday on Thursday, and tributes quickly poured in from those closest to her. Leading the celebrations was Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark, who penned a heartfelt message to honor her close friend. Meanwhile, Martin’s girlfriend, Claire Gransee, shared a sweet collage of photos accompanied by a loving note.
Clark, who shares a deep bond with Martin from their days together at Iowa, also posted a touching photo of the two. In the image, Clark is wearing her Fever jersey while Martin sports her former Las Vegas Aces jersey, as the two walk side by side out of the tunnel, capturing a special moment from last season.
"See you v soon ILY, happy birthday Kater," Clark wrote.
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Meanwhile, Claire Gransee’s tribute to her girlfriend was even more touching than Caitlin Clark’s. She shared a series of never-before-seen, intimate photos with Kate Martin, accompanied by a heartfelt message:
"Love you so big, everything is better with you," Gransee wrote. "Birthday-chick! easiest person to celebrate and love! This is so 25."
Martin and Gransee’s relationship appears to have blossomed during their time at Iowa. The couple went public with their romance last year and have since been sharing a steady stream of adorable photos and heartfelt messages on social media, offering fans a glimpse into their loving and supportive bond.
Kate Martin's stats vs. Mercury on 25th birthday
Kate Martin spent her 25th birthday on the court, suiting up for the Golden State Valkyries in a Commissioner's Cup matchup against the Phoenix Mercury. While the Valkyries ultimately fell 86-77 at PHX Arena, Martin made the most of her time off the bench with a solid performance in limited minutes.
The young guard tallied seven points on an efficient 2-for-3 shooting, with all of her field goal attempts coming from beyond the arc. She also went 1-for-2 from the free-throw line and added four rebounds, one assist and one turnover in 13:38 minutes.
