Paige Bueckers makes statement at Dallas Wings debut with Kobe Kicks in hand
The newest face of the Dallas Wings wasted no time making an impression. Paige Bueckers, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft, arrived at her introductory press conference Wednesday holding a pair of custom Kobe 5 "X-Ray" sneakers, dressed in a black and white Nike rugby polo. "Why not me" Paige Bueckers' confession of what fueled her comebackBueckers walks into the WNBA with styleThe footwear, featuring a colorway reminiscent of the Wings' own branding, was a nod to her love of basketball heritage and a signal that she's ready to carve out her own.After an emotional farewell to UConn, where she won a national championship and became the first women's college player with her own signature sneaker, Bueckers is officially stepping into the pros. Her transition marks not just the beginning of preseason for Dallas, which starts […]