Kelsey Mitchell had warm words for Indiana Fever assistant coach Karima Christmas-Kelly.<\/p>\n
Kelsey Mitchell and the Indiana Fever are in the midst of the WNBA\u2019s FIBA Women\u2019s Basketball World Cup break. She posted a powerful message for Karima Christmas-Kelly on Instagram on Friday. The Indiana Fever assistant coach celebrated her 37th birthday, just days after she gave birth<\/a> to her second child.<\/p>\n Mitchell uploaded a photo of Christmas-Kelly coaching her on the sideline, adding a heartfelt caption. The four-time All-Star guard declared her support for her coach, emphasizing that Christmas-Kelly has been a believer since Day 1.<\/p>\n \u201cmore life, Queen,\u201d Mitchell wrote<\/a>. \u201cyk i\u2019m coming for you. believed when no one else didn\u2019t\u2026. \ud83e\udd73\ud83d\udc95.\u201d<\/p>\n Christmas-Kelly\u2019s second stint as a Fever assistant coach started in 2024. She also suited up for the team as a player and was part of Indiana\u2019s championship squad in 2012. <\/p>\n The Fever have four games remaining on their schedule. They will return to action on Thursday against the Toronto Tempo at Coca-Cola Coliseum. <\/p>\n Mitchell and Co. are 26-14 on the season and currently fifth in the standings<\/a>. They have the same record as the Atlanta Dream, but it\u2019s Angel Reese and Co. who own the tiebreaker. Both teams are trailing the third-seeded Las Vegas Aces by one game. <\/p>\n All eight playoff berths have been clinched, but the final seedings are still to be determined.<\/p>\n Mitchell is enjoying another strong campaign. She is averaging a career-high 25.0 points, along with 1.7 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.1 steals through 40 games. <\/p>\n The 30-year-old has recorded 24 straight regular-season games with 20-plus points, setting a new league record. Indiana will continue to rely heavily on her, along with Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston. <\/p>\n The Fever are aiming for a deeper playoff run this year, with their sights set on the franchise\u2019s first WNBA championship since 2012.<\/p>\n More WNBA Essentials<\/p>\n Related: Sophie Cunningham Sends Personal Message to Teammate After Indiana Fever\u2019s Update<\/a><\/p>\n This story was originally published by Athlon Sports<\/a> on Sep 12, 2026, where it first appeared in the WNBA<\/a> section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.<\/a><\/p>\n