Indiana Fever Star Aliyah Boston Has Clear Opinion on Candace Parker originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Indiana Fever star Aliyah Boston has made her feelings clear about WNBA legend Candace Parker, celebrating the former Los Angeles Sparks standout’s recent jersey retirement with a heartfelt message.
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During a special halftime ceremony, the Sparks honored Parker by raising her No. 3 jersey into the rafters at Crypto.com Arena. The event took place during the Sparks’ game against the Chicago Sky.
Boston joined fans and players across the league in celebrating Parker’s achievements. Sharing her reaction on Instagram, Boston posted a video clip of Parker’s speech during the ceremony.
“So deserving,” Boston wrote in her caption.
Parker spent 13 seasons playing for the Sparks after being drafted first overall in 2008 out of the University of Tennessee. Over her career in Los Angeles, she became one of the biggest names in the WNBA, winning two MVP awards and leading the Sparks to a championship in 2016.
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Parker later played for the Chicago Sky, where she helped win another championship in 2021. She finished her career with the Las Vegas Aces, adding yet another title to her name.
Former Los Angeles Sparks Candace Parker acknowledges the crowd during her jersey retirement ceremony at Crypto.com Arena.Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Parker is the third player in Sparks history to have her jersey retired, joining Lisa Leslie and Penny Toler.
During the ceremony, Sparks co-owner and Lakers legend Magic Johnson called Parker “the best all-around player that has ever played in the WNBA,” while Lisa Leslie said Parker “changed the game” and ensured the Sparks were “in good hands.”
Boston’s tribute comes at a time when she and her Fever teammates, including star guard Caitlin Clark, are drawing significant attention and crowds wherever they play.
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Boston herself has been vocal about the growing popularity of the league and the importance of supporting women’s sports.
“Every game is a home game. I think you see that. People show up, they show out. I think it’s great for this league,” Boston said following a recent Fever win against the Dallas Wings.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 30, 2025, where it first appeared.
