In WNBA’s money era, players should know a bigger platform means a brighter spotlight
INDIANAPOLIS — Wednesday morning at the Indiana Fever media day, a reporter asked Aliyah Boston to share about her offseason. She did, succinctly and politely, while keeping a lid on the details. She volunteered how she had gone home and trained five times a week.
She touched on her time playing for the Unrivaled league, smiled to herself while briefly reminiscing about a trip to Barbados, and hastened to her conclusion that her break was all a “grind. ” Two questions later, someone else inquired where those “home” workouts had taken place. A harmless follow-up, seemingly, but judging by Boston’s reaction, it was as though she had been asked to reveal her Social Security number and bank account PIN.
“ Oooo ,” Boston purred. “You in my business. ” The tone of her voice suggested exaggeration for comedic effect.
Boston, a star in the WNBA, could’ve been kidding. After all, vibes run high during these softball sessions known as media days, as reporters across all sports willingly tee up the friendliest of queries. However, the roll of her eyes and deliberate glance away from that reporter suggested annoyance.
Boston reflexively ducked as if this particular line of interrogation had sailed in high and tight. Quick, someone call the Dallas Wings’ public relations staff. Because if the player with the richest total salary in league history objects to a question like that , then it’s going to be a long season.
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