The Indiana Fever has finally secured a playoff spot after eight years of waiting. While much of the spotlight has understandably focused on WNBA rookie sensation Caitlin Clark, who’s been leading the league in assists, it would be unfair not to recognize the valuable contributions of other key players who have been instrumental in the team’s success this season. Among them is a key contributor who leads the Fever in rebounds, and her efforts have gone unnoticed by former legend Sue Bird.
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Recently, Sue Bird discussed Fever’s splendid run in the league post-Olympic break and pointed out how Aliyah Boston has revamped her game, which has been a huge plus point for the team. “I noticed sitting there for The Fever, which was two things, and both are about their posts. One, Aliyah Boston’s ability to now play make, whether it’s out of a pick and roll, when teams start to run at her, she’s making the right read, hitting Kelsey Mitchell a bunch on those back doors,” stated Bird via A Touch More.
At just 22 years old, the reigning Rookie of the Year has continued to shine this season, averaging 13.4 points and pulling down nine rebounds per game. Leading the Fever in rebounds, she’s also been a defensive force, averaging 1.4 blocks per game, which is the highest on the team. Boston has also hit double-doubles on eleven occasions this season.
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Paris 2024 Olympics – Basketball – Women’s Semifinal – United States vs Australia – Bercy Arena, Paris, France – August 09, 2024. Former soccer player Megan Rapinoe and former basketball player Sue Bird watch the match. REUTERS/Brian Snyder
The former Seattle Storm star also mentioned, “Aliyah Boston’s playmaking is a really great sign for her as a player. Anytime you can add something to your game, especially as a post, in terms of playmaking, it’s always going to be important. But I think it’s really part of the play that they have. It’s part of that cog, her ability to find those players.” Aliyah Boston has topped the rebounds in four out of seven games Fever has played post-Olympics. While Sue Bird has acknowledged Aliyah Boston, there is no denying that the most heated topic from Fever’s side is Caitlin Clark’s rookie season and her ROTY race.
