After leaving soon-to-be teammates “falling to their knees” at the mere thought of her Dallas Wings arrival, Paige Bueckers dedicated May 16, 2025’s highly-anticipated WNBA debut to something quite opposite: bringing the College Park Arena to its collective feet. Toe-to-toe against a team that once built a dynasty in her home state, Bueckers hustles into the type of play that often became a staple, first by leaving Karlie Samuelson in need of a map after a screen-rejecting behind-the-back, crossover combo. Too strong in the floater attempt that arrives thereafter, Dallas’ 6-foot star guard climbs the ladder for an ambitious offensive rebound before re-guiding it through with an off-glass jumper. Noticeably fired-up for the litmus test against the WNBA Finals runner-up, Bueckers left positive glimpses aplenty, even in a loss to the Minnesota Lynx. 2025’s No. 1 pick closed her first-ever professional chapter with 10 points, seven rebounds, two assists, and a block in 30 minutes time. · May 16, 2025