It looks like the WNBA and the rookies are a hit in recent times. Last year, Caitlin Clark did it. While Clark’s antics boosted the WNBA’s market value, another emerging star is at it once again. This time, it is the Dallas Wings’ phenom, Paige Bueckers. The 23-year-old has been on a song ever since she entered the league.
And while the fans have hopped onto the Paige Bueckers hype train, her numbers do justify the excitement. Following a stunning performance against the New York Liberty, more good news came in for the Wings’ superstar.
Paige Bueckers Makes WNBA Top 10 History
In a recently released update, Bueckers has made her way into a rare trinity of the top 10. The Dallas Wings’ star features in the Top 10 list of points, assists, and steals per game. A feat so rare that the 23-year-old is the only one to achieve the honors in 2025. Till now, Bueckers has played 21 games and is averaging 18.2 points per game. This put her at number nine in the WNBA points list.
Next up, she has garnered 5.5 assists per game, ranking her eighth on the list. Lastly, her average of 1.9 steals per game is enough to see her grab the second spot. With such an all-around accolade, the Dallas Wings will surely prize their special acquisition. And thankfully for the Wings, the 23-year-old is showing no signs of slowing down.
Top 10 like she's on SportsCenter 🤩
— Dallas Wings (@DallasWings) July 28, 2025
Paige Bueckers is the ONLY player in the WNBA this season to rank Top 10 in PPG, APG & SPG! pic.twitter.com/jXPWlFy9jX
Coming back to the team after a gap, Bueckers went up against a power-packed New York Liberty. As the Wings were on a slump, very few expected otherwise. But Bueckers came in and ran riot. She dropped 20 points and helped the Wings pull off an upset win over the Liberty, 92-82. And owing to her immaculate play, she has been credited equally with Caitlin Clark for the WNBA’s major success.
Rick Welts Credits Caitlin Clark And Paige Bueckers For Rapid WNBA Growth
The WNBA has been in the shadows for a long time. But slowly, with the likes of Caitlin Clark coming in, the league has started to expand its territory. Dallas Mavericks’ CEO, Rick Welts, has chimed in with an interesting take on the matter. Welts has pointed out that apart from the ‘Caitlin Clark effect,’ Paige Bueckers too, is equally helping the WNBA to maintain its upward growth.
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“I love everything that’s happening right now. This isn’t something that just happened. And I’m so happy for the players, executives, and coaches who for 28 years have built a foundation that has allowed Clark and Bueckers to come in now and spark the interest and enthusiasm surrounding the WNBA,” Welt said in an interview.
Thus, with things looking rosy for Bueckers, fans are now eager to see what’s next.
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