They say teamwork makes the dream work, and nobody embodies that mantra better than the Indiana Fever’s dynamic duo, Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston. But don’t get it twisted—this connection didn’t just pop up overnight like a viral dance challenge. It’s been brewing since 2019, when they teamed up on a gold-medal-winning Team USA squad at the FIBA U19 Women’s World Cup.
Fast forward to 2024, and these two are lighting up Gainbridge Fieldhouse like it’s a Broadway stage, leaving opponents scrambling and fans roaring. Boston’s jaw-dropping triple-double last Wednesday was the latest reminder of their electric chemistry, and Clark wasted no time hyping her up. “That’s my girl!” she probably yelled, though we’re still waiting on the mic’d-up footage to confirm.
From Teenage Tear to WNBA Triumph
Let’s rewind to the summer of 2019. Picture this: Bangkok heat, high stakes, and Team USA battling Australia in a heart-stopping overtime finale. Somewhere in the madness, a fresh-faced Clark, then barely old enough to vote, zipped a dime to Boston, who muscled her way to two clutch points. That assist didn’t just help clinch a 74-70 win; it sparked the early stages of what we now call the Fever’s ABC connection.
Clark and Boston weren’t even the headliners back then. That spotlight belonged to Paige Bueckers, who dropped buckets and snatched the tournament MVP. Meanwhile, Clark contributed a humble 3 points and 3 assists in the final. Modest stats, sure, but let’s not forget Bueckers and Hailey Van Lith were out there hoarding points like they were rare Pokémon cards.
X Marks the Nostalgia
Fast forward to today, and a viral clip from that 2019 game just resurfaced on X (formerly Twitter, for those still in denial). User @ericaf455 posted the clip with a caption that tugged at every Fever fan’s heartstrings: “Caitlin Clark passing to Aliyah Boston back on the U19 USA team. Our ABC connection before being on the Fever together 🥹🥹🥹.”
Cue the collective aww. Who knew a simple assist could turn into a full-blown origin story? Marvel could never.
Triple-Doubles and Trash Talk
Now, in their first WNBA season together, Clark and Boston are out here terrorizing defenses. Boston is putting up numbers so consistently you’d think she’s got a cheat code, while Clark dishes dimes like a high-stakes Vegas dealer. And the banter? Oh, it’s alive and well.
“Aliyah knows I’ll remind her who really started this whole connection,” Clark joked postgame, probably with a smirk that could launch a thousand memes. Boston, ever the competitor, fired back, “She can have the assists; I’ll take the wins.”
The Fever’s recent win against the Sparks—93-86, if you’re keeping score at home—was yet another showcase of their growing dominance. Fans are already dreaming of banners and parades.
The Future’s So Bright, They Need Shades
With both players still in their early 20s, this is just the beginning of what could be a legendary partnership. And let’s not sleep on the fact that Clark and Bueckers are likely to battle it out for MVP titles for years to come. Maybe one day, we’ll even see a Fever-Sun WNBA Finals showdown, with Clark dropping logo threes while Boston dominates the paint.
Until then, we’ll keep enjoying the show. Pass the popcorn—these two aren’t done making history yet.
