Post Moves with Candace Parker & Aliyah Boston
Episode 22 (January 14, 2026):
"Steph Curry wears Candace’s Shoes, Top 3 Unrivaled Teams & WBB Midseason Awards"
Episode Overview
In this lively and wide-ranging episode, WNBA legend Candace Parker and rising star Aliyah Boston mix bold hoops analysis, inside stories, and infectious banter. Highlights include Candace’s Chicago Bears playoff joy, Unrivaled league breakdowns, Steph Curry’s viral Candace shoe moment, midseason women’s college basketball awards, shoe design revelations, and a lightning-round fan Q&A. The duo’s signature chemistry delivers everything from deep basketball talk to generational roasts and heartfelt moments.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Candace’s European Adventure & Chicago Bears Playoff Euphoria
- Candace shares her excitement about heading to Berlin and London for NBA Europe, where her brother is GM of the Orlando Magic, and she’ll work alongside Dirk Nowitzki.
- “I’m a history buff... I already got my itinerary planned out for Berlin. World War II spots, Berlin Wall Memorial, the Holocaust Memorial...” — Candace, [03:07]
- Playoff celebrations: Candace is ecstatic about the Chicago Bears' first playoff win in 15 years, energetically reliving watching the comeback with family, and joking about wearing rival Green Bay colors by accident.
- “I was so excited, I was yelling through the house, screaming. My son was yelling ‘bear down.’” — Candace, [06:01]
- “Chicago fans are more obnoxious than Philly and New York... except we haven’t won in so long!” — Candace, [06:16]
- “I want all the smoke, period. We’re not ducking. We’re not dodging.” — Candace, [08:19]
2. Unrivaled League Dominance, Standout Performances & Team Rankings
- Phantom’s 34-point win: Aliyah’s Phantom team crushed the Lunar Owls; Candace breaks down Aliyah’s dominant stats.
- “Three of five from three... 21 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals, 3 blocks!” — Candace, [09:53]
- Aliyah laughs about the search for the perfect three-point celebration and invites listeners to send suggestions.
- Chelsea Gray’s clutch play: Multiple game-winners for the Rose; Parker and Boston marvel at her mastery of the 3-on-3 format and composure under pressure.
- “That was so crazy... Anybody but Chelsea, to be honest with you.” — Candace, [12:22]
- “She has nine game winners in their 15 wins... this is why I couldn’t coach.” — Candace, [15:01]
- Top 3 Unrivaled Teams (as of midseason):
- Both agree on Phantom (Aliyah’s team), Rose (Chelsea Gray’s), and Breeze (Paige Bueckers, Malonga, Rakia Jackson) as the class of Unrivaled.
- “Just in terms of, you know, the pick and roll with Paige and Malonga... they can defend, they play for each other.” — Candace, [13:26]
3. Signature Shoes, Design Stories, & Steph Curry’s Shout-Out
- Steph Curry goes viral for wearing Candace’s old Adidas signature shoes to support women’s basketball.
- “He blew the dust off... that was like 2011... those are my Chicago Sky Exhibit A model shoes.” — Candace, [17:09]
- “Steph is taking the world by storm... what makes him so special is he continues to showcase others.” — Candace, [17:38]
- Candace’s first Adidas signature shoe:
- Details her design inspiration: Skittles motif, Sparks logo, and personal touches.
- “I love telling stories with the shoes... The bottom looked like stepping on Skittles, because I was a huge Skittles eater.” — Candace, [18:13]
- Aliyah on her custom PE:
- Inspired by her St. Thomas upbringing; design elements reflect water, sunrise, and the encouragement to “dream big”—a mantra born out of being doubted as a young hooper.
- “What do you mean, why am I dreaming so big? Why wouldn’t you dream so big?... I have that on my shoe.” — Aliyah, [20:35]
- Candace: “And that is why haters are valuable. Sometimes people don’t even know they’re being haters.” [21:04]
4. Women’s College Basketball Midseason Awards & Analysis
- Player of the Year Candidates:
- Sarah Strong, Mikayla Blakes, Joyce Edwards, Madison Booker, and Azzi Fudd all get love.
- “Let’s not get bored with greatness. Let’s give credit where credit is due.” — Candace, [23:32]
- Defensive Player of the Year:
- Hannah Hidalgo praised for relentless, two-way impact and loyalty to Notre Dame; crazy stat lines mentioned.
- “She’s a menace on defense... she stayed loyal to Coach Ivey. That’s huge.” — Candace, [24:49]
- Freshman of the Year:
- Boston picks Jazzy Davidson for rising to the challenge with USC, with a hat-tip to Lauren Whitaker at Gonzaga.
- “She’s growing and learning... I agree with the Jazzy Davidson.” — Candace, [25:40]
- Most Improved:
- Joyce Edwards (South Carolina) front-runner for both.
- Coach of the Year:
- Both quickly answer: Dawn Staley.
- Tournament Final Four Predictions:
- South Carolina, UConn, UCLA, and a toss-up between Texas & LSU. Parker leans Texas for the defensive, grind-it-out tournament style.
- “You can’t ever speed up Texas... they’re gonna take you ‘til about 7-8 seconds left on the shot clock.” — Candace, [30:29]
- National Champion?
- UConn, provided they don’t get “bored” or lose focus in the tournament.
5. College Athlete Perks, NIL Era vs. Old School NCAA Rules
- Louis Vuitton giveaway:
- Coach Staley brings a LV store to the women’s locker room after a booster’s special gift.
- Candace and Aliyah reflect on compliance paranoia in their NCAA days.
- “When I was in school, if I got an extra wing in my Papa John order, compliance was like, where did you get that wing?” — Candace, [27:17]
- “My fiancé played in the NBA... bought me a 750 BMW and I got flagged by compliance!” — Candace, [27:43]
6. Face Smash Game—Wild Hilarity
[35:36–42:30]
A new segment where Candace and Aliyah guess players based on AI-blended face morphs.
- Notable reactions:
- “That’s Asia and Fi!” — Aliyah, [35:52]
- “Chelsea, you got the 12 chain for sure!” — Aliyah, [36:51]
- “Yo, low key... no, that low key eights.” — Candace, [38:59]
- “Me in an Indiana Fever jersey, period.” — Candace, [41:58]
- Running jokes about face cards, baby hairs, and genetic resemblances in their own families.
- Candace: “Genetics—those recessive genes come through hard!” [43:02]
7. Fan Q&A Rapid-Fire
[44:53–50:32]
- Why does Aaliyah autocorrect on iPhones to 'AAliyah'?
- “I hate when people spell my name with two A’s... you can double-check before you get to typing and posting!” — Aliyah, [45:37]
- Favorite: winning at home or silencing away crowds?
- Both love home energy, but admit nothing beats hitting game-winners in hostile arenas.
- What place have you never visited and want to?
- Candace: Bora Bora or Thailand; Aliyah: Portugal and Maldives.
- Favorite teammate(s):
- Candace: Kah (possibly Kahleah Copper) and Chelsea Gray.
- “Kah just has this joy... finals MVP, all that.” [49:27]
- Aliyah: Caitlin (Clark) and Kelsey (Mitchell).
- “I love those two so freaking much. It’s crazy.” [50:10]
- Candace: Kah (possibly Kahleah Copper) and Chelsea Gray.
Memorable Moments & Quotes
- On Unfiltered Rivalry:
- “I just don’t think you understand how excited I am... We haven’t won in so long that I forgot how obnoxious [Chicago fans] are.” — Candace, [06:16]
- On Steph in CP3’s shoes:
- “To pull out an old school, you know, Ace... it was cool.” — Candace, [18:00]
- On Dreaming Big:
- “Why wouldn’t you dream so big?” — Aliyah, [20:35]
- On NCAA Evolution:
- “If your fiancé didn’t buy you a BMW, that’s your fault. Why am I in compliance?” — Candace, [28:21]
- On College Hoops Elite:
- “Let’s not get bored with greatness.” — Candace, [23:32]
- On Face Smashes:
- “Face card. Kind of cute.” — Candace (on their blended AI faces), [41:10]
- Closing Out:
- “To think they’re building around you guys. It’s going to be fun to watch.” — Candace, [50:32]
Timestamps for Notable Segments
- Candace’s Berlin travel & Bears talk: [02:48–08:30]
- Unrivaled league breakdown, standout games: [08:38–16:16]
- Shoes & Steph Curry segment: [17:00–21:04]
- Midseason women’s college basketball awards: [21:46–32:35]
- NCAA/Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) era debate: [26:42–28:21]
- Face Smash player guessing game: [35:36–42:30]
- Family resemblance & generational roasts: [42:31–44:53]
- Fan Q&A: [44:53–50:32]
Wrap-Up
This episode is a vibrant mix of sharp hoops analysis, personal anecdotes, culture, and humor. Whether it’s the inside look at Unrivaled’s most clutch, heartfelt shoe design stories, or a hilarious dive into genetic quirks and face morphs, Candace and Aliyah keep it real while keeping it fun. If you love women’s basketball or want to feel like a fly on the wall of the locker room, this one is a must-listen.