Indiana Fever’s Aliyah Boston knows how to celebrate her 23rd birthday in style—starting with a TikTok throwback, a family shoutout, and a cheeky dig at her “warming-up knees.” Talk about a star who can pivot seamlessly between the hardwood and social media stardom!
Boston, a two-season WNBA veteran and Rookie of the Year awardee, turned 23 on Wednesday. Amid the birthday festivities, her cousin Kira Punter took to Instagram to post a throwback clip of the duo busting out dance moves that would put some TikTok influencers to shame. Punter’s caption, “Happy Birthday to my fav dance partner,” was heartfelt, but Boston’s reply had us in stitches.
“Forever dance partner for sure. Thank you!!! Don’t attack the Megan knees—I was warming up,” Boston quipped, referencing Megan Thee Stallion’s iconic dance-ready stamina.
For those uninitiated, Boston isn’t just another basketball prodigy. She moved to New England from the U.S. Virgin Islands at age 12 with her sister Alexis, joining their aunt Jenaire Hodge and cousin Kira Punter. From sunny island courts to New England’s icy gymnasiums, Boston’s journey has been nothing short of meteoric.
Initially, the goal wasn’t WNBA glory but a college scholarship. That dream came true at the University of South Carolina, where Boston didn’t just study communications; she communicated dominance on the court. She was a pivotal piece in the Gamecocks’ 2022 NCAA championship run before the Indiana Fever snagged her as the No. 1 pick in the 2023 WNBA Draft.
The Two-Faced Star: Court Killer, Off-Court Chiller
Boston’s knack for basketball is only rivaled by her flair for broadcasting. Armed with her communications degree, she moonlighted as a women’s college basketball analyst for NBC during the offseason, making waves on Peacock alongside Carolyn Manno and Meghan McKeown. If you thought her rebounding skills were sharp, wait until you hear her hot takes during Big Ten games.
But don’t expect too much air time this season. Boston is trading the studio lights for game lights as she joins Vinyl BC in the Unrivaled League. The new competition tips off on Jan. 17, 2025, in Miami, promising another stage for Boston to shine.
The Sarcasm Served on the Side
It’s hard not to marvel at Boston’s ability to juggle so many roles—star player, family favorite, and media personality. While some of us are still figuring out how to master TikTok transitions, Boston’s out here mastering life. And let’s not forget the knees—if warming up looks this good, we shudder to think what full throttle could unleash.
At just 23, Aliyah Boston embodies what it means to be more than an athlete. Whether she’s dominating the paint, dropping dimes as an analyst, or trading TikTok laughs with family, Boston continues to prove she’s a star on and off the court.
So, here’s to many more birthdays, TikToks, and unstoppable Megan knees. Aliyah Boston, keep warming up—we’re all watching.
