The Indiana Fever sit tied for fourth in the WNBA overall standings. Yet despite their successes, the team endured various issues and distractions and still ranked among the league’s best. At the forefront is the conversation and debate surrounding star guard Caitlin Clark. Clark continues to serve as arguably the face of the WNBA.
Yet, the Fever is not a one-woman team. Aliyah Boston provides Indiana with another elite scoring option, taking the onus of lone responsibility off of Clark’s shoulders. A former WNBA All-Star gives an opinion on Boston that is usually saved for Clark.
Fever Star Aliyah Boston’s Presence is Required for Title, Asserts Analyst
When most people think of the Fever, Clark’s name is the first to come to mind, due in part to her shooting range and playmaking. Yet Boston’s approach makes the team better. According to Rebecca Lobo, a WNBA analyst and former All-Star, the Fever need Boston to make a championship run. In a recent game against Seattle, Boston took a hard fall, leaving in the second quarter, which underscores Lobo’s point.
“Offensively, how they use her, not only as a hub, they’ll get her the basketball to work their offense. But, remember, she is really operating like a stretch four for them right now.” stated Lobo.
“They desperately need Aliyah Boston in order to make a true championship run push.”@RebeccaLobo breaks down how important the four-time All-Star is for the Fever’s success 💪 pic.twitter.com/XMiD4rILt5
— espnW (@espnW) July 29, 2026
While Boston stands six-foot-five, she looks comfortable far away from the basket. This year, she is connecting on 47% of her three-point attempts, which leads the WNBA, despite playing center. Teams cannot crash the paint with Boston on the floor.
“She gives them spacing that they need on the floor.” Lobo continued. With a center that can make threes at a strong clip, the opposing center needs to abandon the post and move out to the arc.
Subsequently, her teammates can take the ball to the hoop without worrying about a rim protector altering their shots. Lobo highlights the former South Carolina product as a key factor in the title chase.
“They desperately need Aliyah Boston in order to make a true championship run push.”
Boston not only makes life easier for Clark, one of the targets of her 7.9 assists per game, but also for Kelsey Mitchell, the league’s second-leading scorer. As mentioned, Boston’s scoring and the manner in which she accomplishes it help the Fever. Yet, what she does when she’s not shooting the ball also figures into a successful season.
Boston records 2.8 assists per game, keeping the ball moving instead of playing in a stagnant offense. Meanwhile, on the interior, she has 1.1 blocks per game and 1.2 steals per contest. By rejecting shots and playing the passing lane, Boston gives the high-scoring Fever a defense that could help them well into the playoffs.
