How Aliyah Boston had career year despite nagging injury: 'Count it all as joy'
Aliyah Boston battled injury for throughout the 2026 WNBA season. Though there’s uncertainty with recovery, she’s still "grateful" for a career year.
Aliyah Boston of the Indiana Fever had a standout 2026 WNBA season despite enduring a persistent leg injury. The center missed four regular season games due to a right lower-leg issue and faced a flare-up in the Fever’s final regular-season match against the Minnesota Lynx. Despite her injury, Boston started the postseason listed as questionable.
She acknowledged feeling as if she had played around 40 games and was grateful to have played an entire season. Boston’s shooting improved, with a career-high 40.6% from beyond the arc. She averaged 16.1 points and 1.5 blocks per game, both career bests. Boston credited her teammates’ work ethic and unity for her success. She also highlighted personal growth, particularly in her mental resilience, and emphasized that she sees each game as an opportunity to improve.
Boston reflected on her development, stating that she’s stronger and more adaptable now compared to previous seasons.
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