Indiana Fever star Aliyah Boston sparked unexpected buzz this week after making a playful yet eyebrow-raising suggestion to teammate Caitlin Clark: take a brief detour from basketball and give golf a real shot. The comment came after Boston watched Clark shine during the ANNIKA Driven by Gainbridge Pro-Am, where the rookie guard surprised fans and analysts with her poise and natural athleticism on the course.
Clark, who took part in the pro-am event alongside several sports figures, looked remarkably comfortable on the fairway. She carried her own bag, posted clips on social media, and swung with a confidence that immediately caught Boston’s attention. In a lighthearted media appearance afterward, Boston admitted she was impressed enough to imagine an alternate reality.
“I saw her swing and thought, ‘Caitlin, you could kill it out there—not just here but on the green,’” Boston joked. “Maybe it’s time she steps away from basketball for a moment.” Though she made it clear she was teasing, her comment quickly captured attention given Clark’s soaring popularity in the WNBA and far beyond.
For Boston, the playful nudge wasn’t about pushing Clark out of her lane—it was about recognizing the wide range of talent Clark brings to everything she tries. With the Fever building their identity around their young stars, Boston suggested that Clark’s willingness to explore interests off the court could actually strengthen her confidence on it. “If she ever needs a backup plan or a new path to shine, golf’s open,” Boston laughed. “She’s got the tools.”
Clark, the No. 1 pick and one of the most influential athletes of her generation, remains firmly focused on basketball. But moments like this highlight the dynamic chemistry between her and Boston—two leaders shaping Indiana’s future while keeping things fun.
Whether Clark ever picks up a set of clubs again or simply chalks the moment up to a teammate’s good-natured humor, the exchange offered fans a glimpse into the personalities driving the Fever’s rise. And it didn’t take long for observers to admit: based on that swing, Boston might not be entirely wrong.
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