Aliyah Boston drops 5-word reaction on Fever teammate NaLyssa Smith's emotional year-ending message

Indiana Fever star Aliyah Boston shared a heartfelt reaction to teammate NaLyssa Smith’s emotional year-end message to her fans. On Monday, Smith posted a video montage on Instagram, featuring highlights from her 2024 journey, including moments from her on-court performances and off-court relaxation.

The Fever forward accompanied the video with a touching caption, expressing gratitude to her fans for their unwavering support and looking ahead with optimism for a successful 2025.

"God’s favorite. i know 2025 will be my year," Smith wrote. "thank you to everyone that’s been rocking wit me thus far, i love yall forevaa."

Aliyah Boston showed her support for her Fever teammate by leaving a heartfelt comment on the post, expressing her admiration and encouragement.

"Rockin wit u forever sistaaa," Boston commented.

(Credit: NaLyssa Smith/Instagram)

Meanwhile, Kelsey Mitchell, another teammate from the Fever, shared a five-word comment, promising to stand by the star forward always.

"forever rocking wit you, kid," Mitchell commented.

(Credit: NaLyssa Smith/Instagram)

NaLyssa Smith is currently competing with the Zhejiang Golden Bulls in the Chinese Basketball Association during the WNBA offseason.

Meanwhile, Aliyah Boston had a productive Monday, engaging in an intensive training session with the Fever's player development coach, Keith Porter.

Smith and Boston helped Fever end playoff drought

he Indiana Fever ended their eight-year WNBA playoff drought in 2024, with NaLyssa Smith and Aliyah Boston playing pivotal roles in the team’s success. While Caitlin Clark was undoubtedly the driving force behind the Fever’s resurgence, followed closely by Kelsey Mitchell, Smith and Boston also made significant contributions.

Smith appeared in all 40 regular season games, averaging 10.6 points, 7.1 rebounds and 1.0 blocks per game. She shot an efficient 48.0% from the field, including 29.2% from beyond the arc.

Boston, meanwhile, earned her second consecutive All-Star selection after an impressive season. She averaged 14.0 points per game on 52.9% shooting from the field, including 26.9% from 3-point range, while adding 8.9 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.2 blocks per game through 40 games.