After watching her teammate Caitlin Clark shine during the THE ANNIKA Driven by Gainbridge Pro-Am golf event, Aliyah Boston made a surprising request: she asked Clark to “move away from basketball” – at least momentarily – and dive deeper into golf.
The Indiana Fever star forward revealed that Clark‘s performance with a golf club sparked the idea that Clark could dominate not just on the court, but on the fairway too.
Boston‘s remarks came during a recent media appearance, where she observed how Clark handled herself at the pro-am and said flatly: “I saw her swing and thought: Caitlin, you could kill it out there-not just here but on the green.
Maybe it’s time you shift focus for a bit.” While Boston clarified she was joking and spoke with affection, the comment still turns heads given Clark‘s meteoric rise in women’s basketball.
Clark’s participation in the Annika event made headlines: the WNBA rookie donned golf attire, carried her own bag for several holes, and posted about it on social media.
Analysts noted her composure and athleticism translated naturally to the golf setting, fueling Boston‘s unusual suggestion.
Shifting gears, building confidence
For Boston, the request reflects a deeper sentiment. As the Fever build around Clark and Boston themselves, she hinted that Clark‘s off-court ventures could become an asset, not a distraction. “If she ever needs a backup plan or a new path to shine, golf’s open,” Boston remarked, half in jest.
“Just know you’ve got the tools.” Her message: Clark doesn’t have limitations, and she should consider exploring everywhere she can excel.
Clark has already been overwhelmingly focused on basketball – she entered the WNBA as the No. 1 pick and has become a cultural phenomenon. However, Boston’s playful plea hints at a future where Clark’s athleticism extends beyond one sport.
Whether Clark takes it seriously – or simply laughs it off – this moment underscores Boston’s role as the teammate who sees more than just what Clark does on the court. And for Fever fans, it reveals the layers behind the personalities driving the team’s next era.
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