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In a year when basketball fans in Dallas felt they lost everything with Luka Donicic‘s departure, a new star has emerged to light up the city: Paige Bueckers, selected as the No. 1 overall pick in the WNBA Draft by the Dallas Wings. The announcement, made at the New York gala, was staged as a surprise, but everyone knew it was coming.
Paige Bueckers legs tremble from vertigo atop the Empire State during WNBA Draft moment
The No. 1 Pick in the WNBA Draft
Last November, the Dallas Wings won the draft lottery, securing the top spot. Despite rumors that Bueckers, UConn‘s standout point guard, might prefer another team, she squashed those speculations during her pursuit of a national championship, expressing enthusiasm for Dallas.
When WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced Paige Bueckers’ name, it fulfilled the moment fans had awaited-though hardly a shock. Hours earlier, the Wings’ official social media account dropped a teaser image captioned, “5 hours until a new page,” unmistakably referring to Paige.
From Luka Doni’s exit to Paige Bueckers’ arrival
Luka Donicic‘s trade to the Los Angeles Lakers sent shockwaves through Dallas, leaving Mavericks fans heartbroken. Weeks later, the pain lingers-evident even in Donicic himself, who was moved to tears by the warm welcome he received at his new arena. While Bueckers won’t replace him, her arrival offers a beacon of hope for a city that passionately rallies behind its teams.
Her selection might feel like a consolation prize, but it’s a significant one. Bueckers joins a WNBA on the rise, poised to challenge the sensation that is Caitlin Clark. Analysts praise the former UConn star as a franchise-altering talent, capable of transforming the Wings. Though it may take time to see her full impact, the anticipation is electric.
Donicic is gone, but Bueckers brings a fresh wave of excitement.
Just days ago, she was celebrating a national championship with UConn-a milestone Caitlin Clark couldn’t reach in her college career. Now, Bueckers faces the ultimate test: proving herself in the world’s premier women’s basketball league.
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