Post Moves with Candace Parker & Aliyah Boston
Episode 25: Caitlin Clark NBA Comp, Philly is UNRIVALED, & Leslie Jones Links Up with Aliyah
Date: February 4, 2026
Hosts: Candace Parker & Aliyah Boston
Episode Overview
This episode continues the signature blend of hoops real talk and high-energy banter from Candace Parker and Aliyah Boston. The duo covers everything from the big Unrivaled women’s basketball event in Philly (with celebrity sightings), Black History Month reflections, the viral “NBA comp” debate around Caitlin Clark, WNBA and NCAA drama, and lots of playful generational roasting—including a quiz where Aliyah tries to name NFL teams. Special moments include Leslie Jones’ wild support at Unrivaled and real discussions about the future of college and women’s basketball.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Personal Updates, Travel & Food Faves
[03:15 – 05:34]
- Candace shares travel and broadcasting updates—including calling a UConn vs. DePaul game and Chicago food rituals (Portillo’s, Garrett’s Popcorn, Maple & Ash).
- Aliyah dishes on her favorite Indy spots (Harry & Izzy’s, St. Elmo’s) and their mutual love of going out to eat solo.
- Aliyah: “I'm an iPad kid... I will be sitting with my iPad, pancakes, eggs, and my show.” [04:25]
- Candace: “Back in the day, I used to make up a career… I’d be a forensic accountant!” [05:04]
- They poll listeners: Is it weird to eat out or go to the movies alone? Is bringing an iPad normal?
2. Black History Month Reflections
[06:02 – 13:13]
- Candace and Aliyah discuss what Black History Month means to them—candor, legacy, and being role models in and outside basketball.
- Candace: “American history doesn't exist without the contributions of Black women and Black men, and I’ll stand on that.” [07:37]
- Aliyah: “It just makes me feel…powerful. There’s so much in this world that doesn’t exist without Black people.” [08:53]
- Lighthearted moments: “the blackest thing you’ve ever done” (washcloth debates, keeping plastic bags), generational quirks, and social media memes.
- Aliyah: “I ask every white person I meet if they have anything to say to me for Black History Month.” [06:15]
- Candace: “2026 marks the 100th anniversary of Black History Month… I wish I could've been in the meeting when they chose February!” [06:58]
3. Unrivaled Basketball in Philly: Electric Atmosphere & Celebrity Row
[13:13 – 22:21]
Recap Highlights
- Aliyah’s team gets a gritty win in Philly; her fifth double-double and a buzzer-beater.
- The Philly crowd was massive and electric—over 21,000 fans, with poster boards, jerseys, and LEDs.
- Aliyah: “It was packed out… I was like, this is insane.” [15:54]
- Star sightings: Coach Dawn Staley, Jason & Kylie Kelce, Wanda Sykes, Leslie Jones.
- Aliyah: “It was great to see Leslie Jones. She was yelling at me!...I heard her first.” [17:02]
- Candace: “Leslie just is like intensity on intensity…never a time she isn’t hype.” [17:21]
- Philly food adventures: Aliyah’s verdict on cheesesteak (“plain Jane, no onions or peppers!”) [18:12].
4. Viral Performances & Memes: Marina Mabry’s Record & Caitlin Clark NBA Comp
[19:47 – 26:14]
Marina Mabry’s Wild Game
- Mabry sets the Unrivaled single-game scoring record: 47 pts, with 27 in the 1st quarter.
- Bench reactions, viral tweets, and discussion of her “it factor.”
- Aliyah: “Every time she came down, she’s knocked…this is not real!” [21:00]
Caitlin Clark on NBC & NBA Comparisons
- Caitlin Clark debuts as a contributor to NBC’s Basketball Night in America.
- The “Peyton Pritchard comp” goes viral: Reggie Miller compares Clark’s game to NBA guard Peyton Pritchard.
- Candace: “Let me preface…Reggie is my brother, but her (Clark’s) face is the funniest…” [23:32]
- Candace: “Paul Pierce said it was an embarrassment that Reggie compared her to Peyton Pritchard…” [24:03]
- Hosts debate better NBA comps for Clark:
- Candace: “Range like Steph (Curry), pick-and-roll like Trae (Young), quick trigger like Steve Nash—she’s a mix” [25:04]
- Aliyah: “Her game’s just really smooth. She’s just C.” [26:17]
5. NCAA Chaos: G Leaguers Returning to College & Eligibility Rules
[27:15 – 32:09]
- Candace breaks down recent news:
- Amari Bailey (ex-Hornets) seeks to return to college basketball despite playing in the NBA & G League.
- Aliyah: “You’ve played NBA games, G League…how can you just go back?” [28:46]
- Charles Bediako sues NCAA for eligibility after years in the G League; gets a temporary approval from a donor–judge.
- Candace: “I’m not hating the player, I’m hating the game.” [30:29]
- Amari Bailey (ex-Hornets) seeks to return to college basketball despite playing in the NBA & G League.
- Big-picture talk: the “Wild Wild West” of NIL, transfer portal, and the future of fair play in college basketball.
- Candace: “Where are the lines? The NCAA went so far from ‘no extra benefits’ to ‘the world is your oyster.’” [31:22]
6. Generational Roasting: NFL Logo Quiz
[35:09 – 46:51]
- Aliyah is quizzed on how many NFL teams she can name by logo.
- Hilarious mix of confidence, confusion, and lucky guesses.
- Notable moments:
- Candace: “What are those, lightning?…That’s the Chargers!” [37:20]
- Aliyah: “Steelers!” [43:32] (when it’s written on the logo)
- Candace: “You don’t know the Eagles?! Philly is going to be mad.” [44:05]
- The segment showcases their playful, mocking tone and brings big laughs.
7. Fan Questions: Honest Critique & “Crashing Out”
[48:09 – 52:18]
- Megan from Ireland: How do we move women’s sports forward when the focus is mostly positive? Should there be more open critique?
- Candace: “To move the game forward there’s gotta be critique…not hate, but actual debate and honesty.” [49:20]
- James Baldwin quote: “Because I love America so much, I have the right to critique it.”
- Judita: What does “crashing out” mean?
- Aliyah: “If you see double fists to the head, I’m at my wit’s end…Sometimes I’m yelling into the towel.” [50:51]
- Candace: “You know a crash out when you see one. If you’re asking, it probably is.” [52:14]
8. Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- “2026 marks the 100th anniversary of Black History Month.” – Candace [06:58]
- “You can use your apple watch, whatever tells you the time…I’m like, keep thinking. ‘Happy Black History Month.’ Thank you so much!” – Aliyah [06:36]
- “Who plays like me in the NBA?…I think your game is a mix of it all.” – Candace [25:04]
- “The Philly crowd was sick…21,490. Electric.” – Aliyah [15:53]
- “I’m hating the game, not the player.” – Candace [30:29]
- “Every bird is an NFL team, apparently.” – Aliyah [43:41]
- “If you see double fists to the head, that’s the start!” – Aliyah [50:51]
9. Important Timestamps
- Food talk / Solo dining: 03:15 – 05:34
- Black History Month reflections: 06:02 – 13:13
- Unrivaled Philly recap / Celeb encounters: 13:13 – 19:47
- Marina Mabry record / Caitlin Clark NBA comp: 19:47 – 26:14
- NCAA eligibility debate: 27:15 – 32:09
- Classic Coastal fashion banter: 32:14 – 33:02
- NFL Team Naming Game: 35:09 – 46:51
- Fan questions—critique in women’s sports / “Crashing out” explained: 48:09 – 52:18
Tone & Atmosphere
Candace and Aliyah keep things equal parts insightful and hilarious, with a natural flow between serious subjects (race, representation, power in sports) and pure comedy (solo meals, NFL guesses, dry snitching). Both keep it real with direct opinions, meme references, and locker-room honesty.
Conclusion & Next Up
No new regular episode next week—Candace will be hosting a special Post Moves LIVE in San Francisco (Feb 7 at 12:45pm PT) with Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady, streaming on YouTube.
Candace: “Make sure you turn those YouTube notifications on so you don’t miss when we go live and follow Post Moves on all socials at @postmovesshow.”
Aliyah: “Bow bow boww!” [53:07]