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Paige Bueckers’ Rookie Star Power Draws Dwyane Wade’s Praise, Lifts Wings’ Off-Court Reach

Her Rookie of the Year season paired on-court swagger with local outreach that the team credits for broader attention.

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ARLINGTON, TEXAS - AUGUST 15: Paige Bueckers #5 of the Dallas Wings is defended by Julie Allemand #20 of the Los Angeles Sparks during the first half of a game at College Park Center on August 15, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
9/25/25
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Overview

  • Dwyane Wade lauded Bueckers’ confidence on his show, highlighting a viral exchange with Kelsey Plum that she followed by scoring over her in a later matchup.
  • According to Blinkfire, the Wings led major pro teams in engagement per follower this season and grew their audience to about 850,000, a gain of roughly 400,000 since April.
  • A Dallas game drew 20,409 fans at American Airlines Center, which local reporting described as a Texas WNBA attendance record.
  • Bueckers finished as an All-Star and Rookie of the Year, averaging 19.2 points, 5.4 assists, 3.9 rebounds and 1.6 steals, with a rookie-record 44-point game and season totals of 692 points and 194 assists.
  • She has been active in the community—coaching youth at a DICK’S House of Sport event, embracing other Dallas teams, and calling the city her “home base” before heading to play in Unrivaled in January.