Aliyah Boston, a rising star in the WNBA, recently found herself unexpectedly confronted by her former coach Dawn Staley with probing questions about rumors surrounding a potential signature shoe. The exchange took place during a pregame broadcast ahead of the Fever’s matchup against the Chicago Sky, highlighting Boston’s growing prominence both on and off the basketball court.
Aliyah Boston’s Unexpected Interaction with Dawn Staley on Live TV
During a recent appearance on the podcast Post Moves with Candace Parker and Aliyah Boston, the duo recounted the surprising moment when Staley caught Boston off guard. On CBS’s We Need to Talk show, Boston was set for a routine pregame segment when Staley appeared as a guest and decided to press her former player with unexpected questions.
Boston joked about the ambush before viewing the footage:
She always puts me on the spot. I am like, you never just ask a regular question.
—Aliyah Boston
The clip showed Staley addressing Boston mid-segment, bringing up the topic no one was officially ready to discuss. Boston quickly reacted with a grin and asked,
How long they got your mic on?
—Aliyah Boston
Staley pressed on, saying,
You got the podcast with Candace, When is the signature shoe coming out?
—Dawn Staley
Though visibly caught unprepared on live television, Boston maintained her composure, replying,
It’s on the way. It’s on the way. It’s on the way.
—Aliyah Boston When Staley appeared ready to probe further, Boston laughed and put an end to the questioning: You’re done with questions.
After the clip, Boston expressed fondness for her coach:
I love coach Staley. I love her.
—Aliyah Boston
Candace Parker added that Staley aims to see more of her former players reach the signature shoe milestone. Currently, only A’ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces, another Staley-coached player, holds a signature shoe, with her Nike A’One scheduled for release in May 2025.
Candace Parker Signals Further Talks About Boston’s Signature Shoe Potential
Candace Parker, who also serves as President of Adidas Women’s Basketball, hinted at upcoming behind-the-scenes discussions regarding Boston’s signature shoe possibilities. She stated,
As the President of Adidas Women’s Basketball… we are going to do some talking off of the mic, So, we’ll see. We’ll see what we can come up with.
—Candace Parker
Since being selected first overall in the 2023 WNBA Draft by the Fever, Boston has signed a multi-year deal with Adidas. While no official announcement regarding a signature shoe has been made, Boston has already worn several Adidas player-exclusive designs featuring her own logo, signaling progress toward that achievement.
By partnering with Adidas, Boston has joined a strong group of WNBA players including Satou Sabally, Chelsea Gray, and Nneka Ogwumike. The increasing speculation about her signature shoe indicates that Boston may soon add her name to the list of players with custom, branded footwear, marking a significant milestone in her career.