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Aliyah Boston endorses Chelsea Gray's public stand against discrimination

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 5:43 AM

Last updated Jul 23, 2026

Aliyah Boston endorses Chelsea Gray's public stand against discrimination

Summary

Aliyah Boston expressed support for Chelsea Gray's decision to share an Instagram message that highlights discrimination issues in the WNBA. Following backlash faced by Alyssa Thomas, Boston commented on the repeated online harassment athletes endure. She described the company's response to the offending message as a needed accountability measure. The WNBA and the Women's National Basketball Players Association are working to tackle ongoing harassment problems and improve communication between leadership and players.

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Key Details

•Boston voices support for Gray's public handling of harassment.
•Gray's Instagram post follows backlash against teammate Alyssa Thomas.
•Boston highlights accountability in response to Gray's report.
•The WNBA plans to work with the WNBPA on harassment issues.
•Ongoing discrimination remains a challenge for WNBA players.

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5:43 AMYahoo Sports — “Unacceptable”: Aliyah Boston Reacts to the Debate Surrounding Chelsea Gray’s Fan Interaction

What they're saying

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Chelsea Gray’s decision to publicly share a message sent to her on Instagram fueled the fire of the debate surrounding discrimination. Fresh off the Alyssa Thomas incident, where she faced extreme backlash and threats on social media after a flagrant foul on Clark during their June 24 game, Gray revealed that what her fellow WNBA player had to face was far from an isolated incident.
— Yahoo Sports

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