Kelsey Mitchell established herself as one of the best players in the WNBA in 2025, finishing as a top-five MVP candidate, an All-Star and a member of the All-WNBA First Team. The 29-year-old guard averaged 20.2 points, 1.8 rebounds and 3.4 assists as she played in all 44 games for the Indiana Fever during the regular season. She upped her scoring production in the playoffs, putting up 22.3 points on 42.8% shooting in eight games played. On Sunday, Mitchell reflected on the campaign she had and shared how her grief from her father’s passing last year fueled her during the past season, writing in part of her post: “Pops blueprint kept me in survival mode…” Indiana’s players quickly showed their support for Mitchell, with Caitlin Clark writing that she’s “lucky” to be her teammate and that she’s “proud” of her. Sophie Cunningham, meanwhile, dropped the ultimate compliment for Mitchell and called her “everyone’s GOAT.” Fever guard Odyssey Sims also commented on Mitchell’s post and shared her admiration for the
