Paige Bueckers Joins Caitlin Clark in WNBA Rookie History
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Paige Bueckers' star power is contagious. The Dallas Wings rookie got one of her "dream celebrities" to come visit her during the Wings and Los Angeles Sparks game on Wednesday, Aug. 20. During WNBA All-Star Weekend, Bueckers told reporters that her dream celebrities to have in the stands were Ellen Pompeo and Shemar Moore.
As the Dallas Wings hosted the Seattle Storm on Friday night, Paige Bueckers had an opportunity make WNBA history once again. Mission accomplished. By the end o
Dallas Wings rookie Paige Bueckers has maintained a close relationship with Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren.
Bueckers, who put up a career-high 44 points, scored the most points by a player in a single game in the WNBA this season.
In June, she scored 27 points when her favorite player, Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving, attended her game.
Former UConn women’s basketball star Paige Bueckers made WNBA history on Wednesday night with a 44-point performance against the LA Sparks.
Lobo’s remark reinforced a growing sentiment across the league that the award is no longer up for debate. While Washington Mystics ’ Sonia Citron had been mounting a strong challenge with steady play, Bueckers’ breakout performance shifted momentum heavily in her favor.