When the Indiana Fever's star power collides off the court, it creates a fascinating buzz! It seems like the camaraderie between Caitlin Clark, Lexie Hull, and Kelsey Mitchell is as strong as their on-court synergy, even when they're competing in different arenas. Recently, Aliyah Boston, another key player for the Fever, shared some exciting moments from her time in the 'Unrivaled' league on Instagram.
But here's where it gets interesting: her teammates didn't just offer generic congratulations. Caitlin Clark sent a cascade of heart emojis, a simple yet powerful sign of support. Kelsey Mitchell, on the other hand, had a more playful reaction. She humorously pointed out that Boston didn't post a highlight of Mitchell blocking her, saying, “You didn’t post you blocking me lmao and that’s why I love you 7😅😮💨🫶🏾.” This playful jab highlights the deep bond and inside jokes that likely exist among these athletes. Lexie Hull also chimed in with an enthusiastic, “3s and block parties???? Ooooweeeee,” celebrating Boston's all-around game.
These three players – Boston, Mitchell, and Hull – were instrumental in the Indiana Fever's impressive run to the WNBA semifinals last season. Kelsey Mitchell was the offensive powerhouse, leading the team in scoring with an average of 20.2 points and 3.4 assists per game. She played on a one-year contract valued at $249,244. Meanwhile, Aliyah Boston was the anchor in the paint, contributing 15 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game. Lexie Hull, though her scoring numbers might seem modest at 7.2 points and 4.3 rebounds per game, started in 30 games and was crucial for her two-way impact on the team.
It’s remarkable to think that this core group almost propelled the Fever to the WNBA Finals without the full presence of Caitlin Clark. Clark herself was sidelined for much of the season, playing only 13 games due to groin and quad injuries, yet still managed impressive averages of 16.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 8.8 assists.
And this is the part most people miss... the friendly rivalry that exists even among teammates when they step into different competitive spaces. Lexie Hull and Aliyah Boston are set to face each other in 'Unrivaled,' with Hull’s Phantom BC taking on Boston’s Rose BC. Hull playfully urged Boston to go easy on her team this weekend, commenting, “Not too much against @rosebc this weekend tho ty.” Boston is currently dominating in 'Unrivaled' with 18.8 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game, while Hull is contributing 6.4 points and 4.2 rebounds. Both their teams are neck-and-neck in the standings with a 3-2 record. Even Kelsey Mitchell is having a strong showing in 'Unrivaled' with 16.2 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game, though her team, Hive BC, has had a tougher start at 1-4.
Now, here's a thought-provoking question for you: Does this kind of friendly banter and support among teammates, even when they're competing against each other in different leagues, make you appreciate the WNBA more? Or do you think the competitive spirit should always be paramount, regardless of team affiliations? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
