Veteran sports analyst Jason Whitlock strongly criticized his podcast co-hosts for arguing that Angel Reese is superior to Aliyah Boston. The heated exchange took place during a recent Fearless episode shared on X, where the debate arose amid discussions on the Indiana Fever’s lineup adjustments with Caitlin Clark sidelined due to a groin injury.
Whitlock clashed with YouTubers Jon The Liquidator and Alpha Kayode, who insisted Reese is a better post player than Boston, a three-time WNBA All-Star known for her scoring ability. While Whitlock acknowledged Boston’s scoring talent, he rejected their argument.
Disagreement Intensifies Over Who Excels More Between Reese and Boston
Alpha Kayode asserted,
“Jason, Angel Reese is better at layups than Aliyah Boston,”
prompting a strong response from Whitlock.
“What did you just say? … This is insane. Jon, you know this, he’s on the same drugs as Gilbert Arenas. You gotta agree with me here. This is crazy.”
The co-hosts maintained that Reese has outperformed Boston in the last month of play.
“Angel Reese has been playing better this specific month of the season,” Jon The Liquidator said.
Whitlock’s reaction was firm:
“Stop the show, we’re done. This is insanity, I’m done.”
Statistical Comparison Highlights Both Players’ Strengths
Angel Reese, in her second WNBA season, consistently posts double-doubles but trails Boston slightly in points per game and shooting efficiency. For July, Reese displayed better shooting accuracy, though Boston still managed to score more points overall.
Over seven games, Reese averaged 13.4 points, 12.6 rebounds, and 3.4 assists with a shooting accuracy of 51.7%. Meanwhile, Boston posted 15.2 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 4.1 assists on 47.6% shooting across eleven games.
Whitlock Issues Public Apology Over Co-Hosts’ Controversial Statements
Following the debate, Whitlock tweeted an apology to his audience for the claims made by his co-hosts.
“I want to apologize to my ‘Fearless’ audience. I had no idea @AlphaKayode and @JonLiquidator would argue that Angel Reese was a better player than Aliyah Boston. I’m embarrassed for them. I apologize,” Whitlock wrote.
Both Jon The Liquidator and Alpha Kayode have sizable followings on YouTube, with 87,000 and nearly 45,000 subscribers respectively, amplifying their opinions within basketball discussions.
Current Season Performance of Reese and Boston Reflects Their Rising Impact
This season, Angel Reese is averaging career highs with 14.2 points, 12.6 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 1.5 steals per game in 23 appearances, shooting 44.4% from the field. Aliyah Boston continues to impress with 15.6 points, 8.1 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 1.0 blocks per game on an efficient 54.8% shooting mark over 27 games.
The Indiana Fever currently hold the sixth spot in the league with a 15-12 record, while the Chicago Sky, featuring Aliyah Boston, face challenges with a 7-19 record, six games behind the final playoff qualifying position.