"My big baby! Deserved, earned" - Kelsey Mitchell gives heartfelt shoutout to $233,468 Fever teammate for massive career milestone

Indiana Fever star Kelsey Mitchell gave a shoutout to teammate Aliyah Boston for her latest career accomplishment. Boston, who signed a four-year, $233,468 contract in 2023, reached 1,000 rebounds in the Fever's 95-75 win over the Seattle Storm on Tuesday.

The South Carolina product grabbed nine rebounds against the Storm to become the youngest player in franchise history to amass 1,000 boards.

Mitchell shared a graphic from the Fever's social media accounts on Instagram showing Boston's career achievement.

"My big baby! Deserved, earned," Mitchell wrote.

Kelsey Mitchell shared this on her Instagram story. (Photo: @kelz_hoop on IG)

The Indiana Fever were once again without Caitlin Clark, who has only played 13 games this season due to muscle-related injuries. Clark hasn't played since July 15, when she suffered her second groin strain of the season.

In her absence, Kelsey Mitchell has carried the Fever to a 20-18 record with six games left in the regular season. Mitchell is in contention for the MVP award, though she's unlikely to overtake A'ja Wilson, Napheesa Collier and Alyssa Thomas.

On the other hand, Aliyah Boston has been a steady presence down low for the Fever. Boston had 27 points and nine rebounds against the Storm. Mitchell put up 21 points, while Odyssey Sims added 22 points and six rebounds.

The Fever are ahead of the ninth-seeded LA Sparks by just two games, with the two set to face off this Friday.

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Kelsey Mitchell also made history against the Storm

Kelsey Mitchell also made history against the Storm. (Photo: IMAGN)

Aliyah Boston wasn't the only Indiana Fever player to achieve a historic feat on Tuesday against the Seattle Storm. Kelsey Mitchell broke the franchise record for most points in a single season with 787 after scoring 21 to help the Fever earn their 20th win of the campaign.

The previous record was 769, held by Caitlin Clark. Mitchell is averaging 20.7 points per game, third in the WNBA, just behind Napheesa Collier and A'ja Wilson. She is also second in total points behind Wilson's 841.

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The most points in a season in franchise history 🔥 ​Our MVP Kelsey Mitchell has set the new single season scoring record with 770 points & counting.

The Fever have relied heavily on Mitchell in the absence of Clark, and the lefty guard, who will be a free agent at the end of the season, has delivered.