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Caitlin Clark addresses the crowd during her jersey retirement ceremony Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

'It Will Continue To Grow': Caitlin Clark Reflects On Growing Chemistry With Aliyah Boston

Originally posted on Hardwood Heroics | By Dan Agulto | Last updated Apr 9, 2025 10:03 AM ET

Caitlin Clark recently opened up about the bond she shares with Indiana Fever teammate Aliyah Boston.

In her appearance as the guest for “My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman” on Netflix, Caitlin Clark opend up to letterman about a wide range of topics, including his chemistry with Fever teammate Aliyah Boston.

“Aliyah Boston has been great to play with,” Clark said. “Your point guard-post combination, that’s important. I think our chemistry grew so much over the course of the year and it only will continue to grow.”

The chemistry between Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston was instrumental in ending the Indiana Fever’s seven-year playoff drought in 2024. As two former No. 1 overall draft picks, Clark (2024) and Boston (2023) brought complementary skills to the team, forming one of the most dynamic duos in the WNBA.

Clark’s exceptional playmaking abilities, which led her to top the league in assists, paired seamlessly with Boston’s dominance in the post. Boston, averaging 14.0 points per game and shooting 52.9% from the field, provided a reliable scoring outlet for Clark, who excelled at creating opportunities for her teammates.

Both players shared similar paths, having been named AP Player of the Year in college and earning WNBA Rookie of the Year honors. This mutual understanding fostered trust and collaboration, allowing their chemistry to grow throughout the season.

The Indiana Fever’s front office has been proactive in building a competitive roster around their star players, Aliyah Boston and Caitlin Clark. They brought in experienced veterans like DeWanna Bonner, Natasha Howard, and Brianna Turner through free agency, adding depth and leadership to the roster.

Caitlin Clark Talks About Her Court Vision: “I Can See Things Before They Happen”

In the same interview with David Letterman, Caitlin Clark opened up about her exceptional court vision, one of the many things she is known for. As she admitted, she is able to “see things before they happen.”

“I would say it’s just my IQ,” Clark responded when asked about her court vision. “I feel like I can see things that are about to happen on the basketball court before they happen.”

“Honestly, I feel like that’s kind of a lost art at times,” she added. “Obviously there’s a lot of great passers still, [and] plenty in the NBA.”

This Is A Dynasty Sep 25, 2024; Uncasville, Connecticut, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) drives to the basket defended by Connecticut Sun guard DiJonai Carrington (21) during the first half during game two of the first round of the 2024 WNBA Playoffs at Mohegan Sun Arena. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images

Caitlin Clark’s rookie season in the WNBA was nothing short of extraordinary, particularly in her ability to lead the league in assists. Averaging 8.4 assists per game, she not only topped the charts but also set a new single-season WNBA assist record with 337 total assists.

Jul 20, 2024; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Team WNBA guard Caitlin Clark (22) shoots for the basket during the second half against the USA Women’s National Team at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

This article first appeared on Hardwood Heroics and was syndicated with permission.

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