WNBA GMs send strong message about Fever star Aliyah Boston

The Indiana Fever entered this season with most of the spotlight centered around Caitlin Clark, but people around the WNBA continue making it clear that Aliyah Boston is just as important to the franchise’s future. The former No. 1 overall pick has steadily developed into one of the league’s most complete frontcourt players, and now league executives are openly recognizing her as one of the top centers in basketball.

That is a major statement considering how much talent currently exists across the WNBA. Boston is still only 24 years old, yet she is already building the kind of résumé most players spend years chasing. Every season since entering the league, she has earned All-Star honors. Now, she is beginning to move into a different tier of conversation altogether.

Aliyah Boston earns major respect from WNBA executives

In the latest WNBA general manager survey, Boston finished third in voting for the league’s best center. Only A'ja Wilson and Jonquel Jones ranked ahead of the Indiana star.

Wilson received 57 percent of the vote, while Jones earned 21 percent. Boston followed with 14 percent, putting her ahead of several accomplished veterans around the league.

For a player entering just her fourth WNBA season, that kind of recognition says plenty about how executives view her trajectory.

Boston put together one of the best seasons of her career in 2025, averaging 15.0 points, 8.2 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 1.2 steals per game while earning All-WNBA Second Team honors. More importantly, she looked increasingly comfortable as a centerpiece player capable of impacting games in multiple ways.

Indiana relied on her scoring inside, passing ability from the post, rebounding, and defensive communication throughout the season. That versatility is a big reason league decision-makers continue viewing her as one of the most valuable young stars in the sport.

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Boston’s offseason added even more momentum

Boston did not slow down after the WNBA season ended either.

During the offseason, she starred in Unrivaled while playing for Phantom BC and captured Defensive Player of the Year honors. Across 14 games, she averaged 18.9 points, 9.7 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 2.1 blocks.

Those performances only strengthened the growing belief that Boston is evolving into one of the faces of the league.

There is still a gap between Boston and Wilson, who continues to set the standard for dominance in the WNBA. But Boston’s rapid development has given Fever fans every reason to believe Indiana’s championship window is only beginning to open.

With Clark handling the backcourt and Boston anchoring the middle, the Fever suddenly look built around two franchise players capable of keeping Indiana in contention for years to come.

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