Boston reveals the deep bond fueling the Fever's rise, highlighting trusted teammates crucial for their dynamic on-court chemistry and continued success.
Aliyah Boston did not frame her answer as a roster debate, but her words carried weight as the Indiana Fever head toward an offseason shaped by uncertainty and opportunity.
As the WNBA waits for the league and players’ union to finalize a new collective bargaining agreement, Indiana is expected to have options once free agency opens. Still, Boston’s recent comments offered a reminder that the Fever’s progress has been built as much on chemistry as on talent — and that continuity remains central to the franchise’s rise.
Boston, one of the league’s foundational frontcourt players, addressed the subject while appearing on Post Moves, her weekly podcast with Candace Parker. During the Jan. 14 episode, both hosts were asked which teammates they most enjoyed playing with, a question that invited reflection rather than analysis.
Parker first cited former championship teammates before narrowing her choice to one player. Boston followed, choosing to name two.
“I’m also going with two [players]… Caitlin [Clark] and Kelsey [Mitchell]," Boton said. "I love those girls right there! I feel like you could have guessed that.”
Boston’s inclusion of Caitlin Clark came as little surprise. The on-court connection between the two has been visible since Clark’s arrival, with Boston frequently benefiting from Clark’s spacing and playmaking while anchoring Indiana’s interior.
The second name, however, carried a different resonance. Mitchell, the longest-tenured player on the roster, has been a steady presence through years of rebuilding and the Fever’s recent turnaround. Boston’s emphasis on Mitchell underscored how central that stability has been to Indiana’s growth.
“But yeah. Caitlin… and Kelsey, those are my girls," Boston explained. "Like, I love those two so freaking much, and I love playing with them. It’s crazy. So those are my two.”
For Boston, the comment reflected the balance that has allowed the Fever to move forward. While Clark has brought national attention and Mitchell remains an elite scoring threat, Boston’s role as a defensive anchor and interior presence ties the group together. The trio has become the foundation of Indiana’s identity, combining experience, youth and complementary skill sets.
Mitchell’s importance, in particular, is often expressed quietly. Drafted by Indiana in 2018, she endured the franchise’s most difficult stretches before emerging as a leader during its recent rise. Reserved in media settings, Mitchell is widely regarded within the team as more open and relaxed behind closed doors, helping foster trust and cohesion among a young roster.
Boston’s comments made that dynamic public. Rather than focusing on production or accolades, she pointed to the players she trusts most alongside her — a signal of how Indiana’s success has been shaped internally.
As the Fever prepare for an offseason that will eventually include contract decisions and roster planning, Boston’s words served as a reminder that progress cannot be measured solely by potential additions. For a team that has rebuilt patiently, the strength of its core has been its greatest asset.
Boston did not discuss contracts or cap space. She did something more telling: she identified the teammates who matter most to her on the floor.
In doing so, she reinforced the idea that Indiana’s future is strongest when its foundation remains intact.