The Dallas Wings are leaving no doubt about where they stand in the Rookie of the Year conversation: firmly behind Paige Bueckers.
Ahead of their regular-season finale against the Phoenix Mercury at College Park Center, the Wings filled the arena with custom shirts campaigning for their star rookie. Fans found two designs waiting on their seats — one reading “Why slow down?” and another declaring “5 for Rookie of the Year.”
It’s a fitting sendoff for a first-year player who has already taken the league by storm. In 35 games this season, Bueckers has averaged 19.1 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game despite missing seven contests due to a concussion, illness, and minor knee issues.
Her consistency has been rewarded: Bueckers claimed WNBA Rookie of the Month honors in June, July, and August, making her the clear front-runner for Rookie of the Year. She’s not just setting records — she’s rewriting them, all in her debut season.
As the Wings push toward the postseason, Thursday night promises to be more than just a game. It’s a celebration of Bueckers’ remarkable rookie campaign and a powerful statement from the franchise: the Rookie of the Year crown should belong in Dallas.
