Paige Bueckers Makes Her Feelings About Sue Bird Crystal Clear

The 2024 WNBA All-Star Game featured a few well-known figures in the women's sports community. Two of the biggest stars sitting courtside to watch the game were UConn Huskies women's basketball star Paige Bueckers and WNBA legend Sue Bird.

Bird was seen rocking a signed Bueckers college basketball jersey after the game, and the NCAA star commented on the post, sharing a respectable note toward the former Seattle Storm guard.

Bueckers said Bird was another basketball GOAT, dropping the goat emoji to describe the sports icon.

"Your favorite player's favorite player," replies Bueckers on the Huskies social media page.

There's clear respect for the WNBA legend as one of the most promising young players in the women's basketball landscape.

Bird is a UConn alum, having played with the Huskies from 1998–2002. She finished her college career as a two-time NCAA champion and the 2001-02 AP Player of the Year.

Bueckers has been with the Huskies since 2020. During the 2023–24 season, she averaged 21.9 points and 5.2 rebounds per game.

The 22-year-old will head into her fourth season with the Huskies next year, looking to add to her legendary career in Connecticut. She's already received a plethora of major accolades, including being named the 2020-21 Player of the Year and a two-time Big East Player of the Year.

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