Indiana Fever Veteran Shey Peddy received immense love from her teammatesincluding Aliyah Boston and Lexie Hull, after her farewell message. Peddy signed a $1,987 contract with the team in September for the remainder of the season after several seven-day contracts due to Fever’s injury.
The 36-year-old was part of Indiana’s unexpected run to the playoffs all the way to the semifinals, making notable contributions off the bench. Despite a short stint, Peddy left a moving note for Fever fans and the locker room. Here’s what she wrote on Instagram on Thursday:
“Joining a team late isn’t easy, but from the moment I walked in, I felt like I was meant to be here. From the bonds I made to the challenges we faced, this season has truly been 1 for 1, and I’m lucky to have been a part of this special group.
“Thank you Fever fans for your love, support and showing up every game! Thank you to my teammates for playing with me and making this season unforgettable. My heart is full because of you ladies. “We have everything we have. We have everything we need » 🫶🏾”
“In my voice… Hold that!!!”
Aliyah Boston, Lexie Hull and several other players returned the love to Shey Peddy with heartfelt comments.
“You are an amazing basketball player ❤️❤️ the best,” Boston wrote.
“HOLD THAT,” Hull added.
Natasha Howard, Bree Hall, Briana Turner, Sydney Colson, Chloe Bibby, Mikayla Timpson, Aari McDonald and Damiris Dantas also left comments on the post.
Peddy played in 15 games, averaging 5.1 points and 2.1 assists, with a 49.1% shooting rate, including 45.7% from 3. She had a quiet run in the playoffs until the season-ending Game 5 against the Aces in the semifinals, in which she had 13 points on 5-of-9 shooting, keeping the fever alive late in the game.
Shey Peddy Among Fever Free Agents Likely Not To Return Along With Aliyah Boston And Fever
Shey Peddy is part of a long list of free agents in 2026 who would have played their final game on the Indiana Fever. It also includes restricted free agent Lexie Hull, Sophie Cunningham, veteran starter Natasha Howard and Aari McDonald, among others.
Peddy will be 37 next year. Despite her significant impact, she’s unlikely to make the rotation once Caitlin Clark and potentially Sophie Cunningham, Aari McDonald and Lexie Hull return.
The Fever’s young core has matured considerably amid a turbulent season disrupted by injuries and the organization may be inclined to not invest as much in veterans as it did last year.
Edited by Arhaan Raje
