Donovan Mitchell Shares Fiery Response to Indiana Fever Star's Milestone
Donovan Mitchell Shares Fiery Response to Indiana Fever Star's Milestone originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The WNBA announced its 10 All-Star starters for the upcoming game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis in mid-July. The hometown Indiana Fever will be represented by two starters: Aliyah Boston and Caitlin Clark.
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Boston, a 2023 Draft No. 1 overall pick, continues to shine in her third season in the WNBA. She has played in all 16 of Indiana's games, averaging 15.9 points and 8.2 rebounds per contest. Her consistency and impact on both ends of the court helped her earn a third straight all-star selection.
On Monday night, Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell shared his appreciation for Boston's milestone by posting three fire emojis on Instagram, tagging the Fever star in celebration.
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Boston was named the 2023 WNBA Rookie of the Year and has made the all-star team every season of her pro career. Before joining the WNBA, she starred at South Carolina under coach Dawn Staley and was named the Most Outstanding Player of the 2022 NCAA tournament, where the Gamecocks captured the national title.
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Mitchell, now with the Cavaliers, was drafted 13th overall in 2017 by the Denver Nuggets and immediately traded to the Utah Jazz. After five seasons in Utah, he's been with Cleveland for the past three years.
Indiana Fever forward Aliyah Boston (7) will be seeing action in her third WNBA All-Star game.Brett Davis-Imagn Images
In the 2022-23 season, Mitchell averaged 28.3 points in 35.8 minutes per game. He followed that with another strong season in 2024-25, appearing in 71 games and averaging 24 points per contest. In the playoffs, Mitchell elevated his scoring to 29.6 points per game across nine appearances. Despite his efforts, the Cavaliers were eliminated in the first round by the Indiana Pacers in five games.
Boston's growing legacy and Mitchell's public show of support highlight the respect she's earning from stars across both leagues as she continues to make her mark in the WNBA.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
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