Post Moves with Candace Parker & Aliyah Boston

Ep. 20: USA Basketball Camp Recap, Blind Ranking Christmas Movies & A'ja Wilson Female Athlete of the Year
Date: December 17, 2025

Episode Overview

This episode of "Post Moves" is packed with energy, laughs, and real talk as Candace Parker and Aliyah Boston catch up after a busy week of USA Basketball training camp, celebrate Aliyah's birthday, and break down everything from fierce WNBA debates to a chaotic blind Christmas movie ranking. The pair share personal stories, generational roasts, and their candid takes on the state of women’s basketball, all while keeping it hype, heartfelt, and hilarious.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. USA Basketball Camp Recap

[07:00 - 18:07]

• Aliyah’s Birthday and Camp Experience

  • Aliyah celebrated her 24th birthday by heading to Durham for USA Basketball camp and shares about her steak dinner at Ruth’s Chris (06:00).
  • The camp had a mix of veterans and newcomers, with a scrimmage between the "young bucks" and "not so young bucks."
  • Defensive breakdowns, high-paced games, and playing alongside rivals from the NCAA and WNBA were camp highlights.
  • Notable mention: youngest attendee born in 2005, with Candace reflecting she was already winning SEC titles (“Are you joking right now? I was winning the SEC championship in 2005 at Tennessee!” — Candace, 00:16 & 13:56).

• Fun Chemistry and Generational Roasting

  • Candace and Aliyah riff about being called old/young and the culture gap between newer players and vets.

• Standout Players & Dynamic Camp Moments

  • Aliyah loved playing with Jackie Young, and found teaming up with former college rivals (Angel, Kiki, Sony) exciting (15:33).
  • The scrimmage ended with “not so young” winning in OT: “We played three games. Old ones won the first, we won the second. Then the third went into overtime … Chelsea did too much.” – Aliyah, 16:32.

Notable Quote

“I actually told Jackie, I loved playing with Jackie … playing with Angel and Sony, that was different. And Kiki, it was just, like, crazy.”
— Aliyah Boston, [15:33]

2. Pat Summitt Reunion & What It Means to Be a Legend

[07:47 - 09:40]

• Candace describes the emotional experience of honoring Pat Summitt with fellow legends, discussing her basketball and Alzheimer’s advocacy legacies.
• She reflects on the powerful impact coaches can have off the court.

Notable Quote

“Just to remember her legacy, to be in Knoxville, was unbelievable. Super special to be a part of that.”
— Candace Parker, [07:53]

3. WNBA Comebacks, “Grandma-Returns,” and Legends

[09:40 - 11:58]

• Discussion about older athletes making comebacks post-retirement.
• Aliyah nominates Simone Augustus as the WNBA player she’d most want to see return as a “grandma” (“I feel like Simone could come back out here and just—" — Aliyah, 11:08).
• Candace praises Lauren Jackson and the value of veteran shooters.

4. A’ja Wilson—Taking Over the World

[20:06 - 21:13]

• A’ja Wilson named both Time and AP Female Athlete of the Year.
• Historic achievements: first to win championship, Finals MVP, league MVP, and DPOY in a single season.
• Candace and Aliyah praise her confidence and “GOAT energy.”

“When she was asked about goat status, [A’ja] said: ‘I'm on my way there. I'm making it real hard for people to chase after me.’” — Candace Parker, [20:34]

5. NCAA Women’s Basketball State of Play & Teams to Watch

[22:32 - 25:53]

• The duo break down the latest rankings, South Carolina’s dominance, and the power of Iowa State and TCU as “dark horses.”
• Aliyah highlights Maryland’s incredible double-OT comeback and Audi Crooks’ scoring streak (23:06).
• Candace spotlights UConn’s consistency and Tennessee’s improvement.

6. Rapid-Fire Basketball Culture Moments

[25:58 - 27:32]

• Reaction to Steph Curry’s viral full-court shot: “He’s not real!” — Aliyah, [26:16]
• The budding rivalry between NBA rookies Wemby and Chet Holmgren; excitement for the NBA Cup outcome.

7. Blind Ranking: Christmas Movies

[31:58 - 41:46]

• Candace and Aliyah attempt to blindly rank holiday classics, with fierce and funny debates over “Elf,” “Home Alone,” “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation,” “The Grinch,” “Polar Express,” and more.
• Hilarious generational disagreement, especially over “Elf,” “Polar Express,” and “National Lampoon.”
• Ending lists for each host differ wildly, and social media banter is encouraged.
• Candace’s Top 5: National Lampoon, Four Christmases, Home Alone, The Preacher's Wife, Look Who’s Talking Now ([41:59])
• Aliyah’s Top 5: Entire “Home Alone” trilogy, Elf, “by default” Polar Express.

Notable Funny Exchanges:

“So now that you can do this without a list … do you have a top five Christmas movie of all time?”
— Candace, [41:52]
“It’s literally all the Home Alones … I don’t care if Macaulay’s not in it!”
— Aliyah, [41:26]

8. “You Got This” Shoutout

[45:08 - 46:42]

• This week’s Adidas “You Got This” spotlight goes to Audi Crooks, who scored 30+ points in three straight NCAA games—joining Brittney Griner as the only D1 women to achieve that since 2000.
• Candace and Aliyah celebrate Crooks’ scoring prowess and dominance.

Notable Quote

“She's leading the nation in scoring with 27.8 points per game. And she's doing it in dominant fashion.”
— Candace Parker, [46:20]

9. Fan Q&A: Off-Court Talents, Conditioning Nightmares, and Championship Mindsets

[47:16 - 53:50]

• Secret Talents: Aliyah can do a handstand; Candace can juggle (including eggs, sometimes unsuccessfully).
• Most hated conditioning drills: “Seventeens” and multi-suicide sprints, with both hosts reliving traumatic preseason fitness tests and the necessity of “therapy for cardio trauma”.
• Winning “dynasty” programs: Both recount how championship teams kept their edge through preparation, intensity, and recognizing the “target on their back.”
• Candid insight into the pressure and identity of repeat champions.

Notable Quote

“Coach Summitt always said treat every season different, and every season is a new season … What you did last year is not going to get you a win this year.”
— Candace Parker, [52:35]

Memorable Moments & Notable Quotes

• Candace on generational gap at camp:
  “I was winning the SEC championship in 2005 at Tennessee. That’s wild.” ([00:16])
• Aliyah on team camp chemistry:
  “It was nice to play with everyone … life is fun—just playing together, it's crazy.” ([15:33], [15:57])
• On A'ja Wilson's GOAT status:
  “I'm on my way there. I'm making it real hard for people to chase after me.” — A’ja Wilson via Candace ([20:34])
• Christmas Movie Rumble:
  “If people listen to me, Elf would have been there [...] you got your Lampoon at two, you won the first two battles…” — Aliyah ([40:26])

Timestamps for Key Segments

| Segment | Timestamp | |-------------------------------------------------|-------------| | USA Basketball Camp Recap | 07:00–18:07 | | Pat Summitt Legacy & Reunion | 07:47–09:40 | | WNBA Comeback Legends Discussion | 09:40–11:58 | | A’ja Wilson’s Historic Season | 20:06–21:13 | | NCAA Women’s Basketball State-of-Play | 22:32–25:53 | | Basketball Culture Moments (Curry, Wemby, NBA) | 25:58–27:32 | | Blind Christmas Movie Ranking | 31:58–41:46 | | “You Got This” Shoutout (Audi Crooks) | 45:08–46:42 | | Fan Q&A: Talents & Conditioning | 47:16–53:50 | | Championship Mindset & Season Strategy | 51:58–53:50 |

Conclusion

Episode 20 is a high-energy, personality-driven celebration of women’s basketball culture, sports nostalgia, and generational laughs. Candace and Aliyah deliver insider stories, strong opinions, and genuine camaraderie with memorable quotes and interactive moments, from breaking down basketball legends to passionately arguing over Christmas movies. For fans and newcomers alike, it’s a fun and candid look at greatness, growth, and why the women’s game is “in great hands.”

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