In a debate on Threads about the increased popularity in the WNBA, Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green issued a warning to the Dallas Wings about their current roster, and that they need to start winning for Bueckers to become the face of the WNBA.

Through 29 games, Bueckers is averaging 19.7 points (fifth in the league, third among guards), 5.3 assists, 4.1 rebounds and 1.7 steals per game, while shooting 47.4% from the field, 33.7% from 3-point range and 88.6% from the line, according to the WNBA website.

As the mid-range jumper has fallen out of favor in modern basketball, Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers sees a clear opportunity to gain a competitive edge.

Former UConn women’s basketball star Paige Bueckers made WNBA history on Wednesday night with a 44-point performance against the LA Sparks.

The 44-point outburst pushed Bueckers past Sparks legend Candace Parker, who set the previous rookie scoring record with 40 in 2008. Parker went on to win both Rookie of the Year and MVP that season, and Bueckers’ moment instantly drew comparisons.

Paige Bueckers cemented herself as the 2025 WNBA Rookie of the Year on Wednesday night with a historic 44-point performance, but her Dallas Wings were stunned at the buzzer by Kelsey Plum, who lifted the Los Angeles Sparks to an 81-80 victory that kept their playoff hopes alive.

Bueckers is the 5th leading scorer in the WNBA, and third among guards, trailing only veteran guards Kelsey Plum and Kelsey Mitchell. She has the league’s 9th-best assist-to-turnover ratio (among players who have appeared in at least 25 games).

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