Wings' Paige Bueckers credits 2 NBA playoff stars with influencing her game
Paige Bueckers, a guard for the Dallas Wings, has been influenced by NBA stars Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Brunson. She admires Gilgeous-Alexander's playmaking and scoring abilities, which mirror her own role on the Wings. Bueckers also appreciates Brunson's footwork and efficiency on the court, aiming to incorporate these elements into her game.
- ▪Paige Bueckers is a second-year guard for the Dallas Wings.
- ▪She cites Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as a major influence on her game.
- ▪Bueckers also learns from Jalen Brunson's footwork and court movement.
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