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Caitlin Clark made history by landing a prominent place on the NBA 2K27 cover, but her appearance inside the video game did not receive the same glowing review from Indiana Fever teammate Aliyah Boston. During the latest episode of the “Post Moves” podcast, Boston and WNBA legend Candace Parker examined Clark’s virtual likeness. Although Boston celebrated the significance of Clark becoming the first WNBA player to receive her own global NBA 2K premium cover, she could not ignore what she believed was a glaring problem.
Boston joked that the digital version of Clark looked more like Portland Fire forward Bridget Carleton.
“It’s literally copy-paste Bridget Carleton,” Boston said.
Parker saw another unexpected resemblance. She suggested the player model looked like a combination of Carleton and Fever coach Stephanie White, calling the result “actually ridiculous.”
Caitlin Clark receives historic NBA 2K27 cover
Clark will appear on the Deluxe Edition of NBA 2K27, another major achievement in her rapid rise as one of the most recognizable athletes in women’s sports. The honor carries additional significance because Clark is the first WNBA player to appear alone on a worldwide premium cover for the franchise. Previous editions have featured prominent women’s basketball stars, but Clark’s placement represents another step forward for the league’s visibility.
Boston made it clear she was excited for her teammate. Her criticism was reserved for the in-game design, especially considering that players participate in detailed facial scans intended to create accurate digital representations.
“And all that though after you did face scans,” Boston said.
The moment generated laughter on the podcast, but Boston’s reaction also highlighted a criticism she previously directed at NBA 2K over her own appearance.
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Aliyah Boston previously criticized her NBA 2K appearance
Boston was similarly stunned when she saw her virtual character earlier in 2026. The former No. 1 overall pick felt the game had failed to capture her appearance despite completing a face scan.
“That’s me. Are we joking?” Boston said in May. “I look like a little boy. … I fear for myself. Why would they do that? I’ve done face scans!”
That history made Boston the perfect person to evaluate Clark’s digital makeover. She already had firsthand experience with seeing an NBA 2K model that did not meet her expectations.
Clark has yet to publicly respond to Boston’s comparison, but the Fever teammates have frequently displayed their playful relationship away from the court. Boston’s comments appeared to be another example of that dynamic rather than a criticism of Clark.
The 2K developers might not find the review quite as amusing.
Clark’s selection as a cover athlete remains a landmark moment for the WNBA and women’s basketball. If Boston and Parker are to be believed, however, the game’s designers still have some work to do before Clark’s in-game appearance matches the player featured on the box.
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