***The OFFICIAL Paige Bueckers thread*** - Page 3

boxbuster7 · 05-28-2025, 06:37 PM

I agree with you ninja cookies

most WNBA players are not good at basketball

PLB9eight · 05-28-2025, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by boxbuster7

I agree with you ninja cookies

most WNBA players are not good at basketball

That’s such a lazy take, but not surprising honestly.

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ninjacookies · 05-28-2025, 08:58 PM

Lol.

Literally backed by facts. League wide the WNBA would rank with the Wizards and Jazz in terms of field goal percentages. Two NBA teams intentionally tanking.

I love how the prevailing narrative in here is that Reese is a doofus for claiming Clark isn't the only reason the people tune in (which they're right..she's an idiot), but also try to state the league is so rich in talent that the disparity in viewership is headscratching.

It's literally one chick saving the WNBA right now. Unless they can find a way to replicate her dna a thousand times over, they're always going to be stuck in this space. Which is okay. If you enjoy watching, then enjoy watching. But for the vast majority the games feel like mens AAU ball.

BoSoxFan1999 · 05-30-2025, 06:42 PM

Bueckers out 2 games in concussion protocol.

BoSoxFan1999 · 06-25-2025, 07:57 AM

So 12 games into her WNBA career, Paige Buckets is averaging 17.7 pts/4.7 reb/5.8 assists/1.8 steals/0.8 blocks. Her shooting efficiency (45% FG/31% 3-pt) is down compared to her college numbers, but that's the be expected facing much stiffer competition in the WNBA.

FWIW, her shooting percentages are actually better than Clark's (39%/30% 3) this season.

Incarnadine · 06-28-2025, 04:22 PM

Paige is out for today's game with a knee injury.

What is it with all the injuries to key players in the WNBA this year? Caitlin, Paige, A'ja, Nepheesa Collier, Alyssa Thomas and many others have missed multiple games with injuries so far this year and the season is barely a third done.
I'm sure they are still hyping up the "physicality" of the league.

BoSoxFan1999 · 07-01-2025, 08:12 AM

Paige Buckets an All-Star game starter! Hopefully she's healthy enough to suit up.
https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id...-game-starters

oldgoldy97 · 07-01-2025, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by BoSoxFan1999

Paige Buckets an All-Star game starter! Hopefully she's healthy enough to suit up.
https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id...-game-starters

Nice!

cms11 · 07-01-2025, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by ninjacookies

Lol.

Literally backed by facts. League wide the WNBA would rank with the Wizards and Jazz in terms of field goal percentages. Two NBA teams intentionally tanking.

I love how the prevailing narrative in here is that Reese is a doofus for claiming Clark isn't the only reason the people tune in (which they're right..she's an idiot), but also try to state the league is so rich in talent that the disparity in viewership is headscratching.

It's literally one chick saving the WNBA right now. Unless they can find a way to replicate her dna a thousand times over, they're always going to be stuck in this space. Which is okay. If you enjoy watching, then enjoy watching. But for the vast majority the games feel like mens AAU ball.

I won't lie and say I watch a lot of WNBA games, but when I tune in it's just boring to watch (i.e. nobody is making flashy dunks that make your jaw drop). IMO the main appeal of CC is that she plays like Maravich. That style causes a lot of turnovers (she's leading the league by a wide margin), but it's a better product to watch.

ninjacookies · 07-01-2025, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by cms11

I won't lie and say I watch a lot of WNBA games, but when I tune in it's just boring to watch (i.e. nobody is making flashy dunks that make your jaw drop). IMO the main appeal of CC is that she plays like Maravich. That style causes a lot of turnovers (she's leading the league by a wide margin), but it's a better product to watch.

Yes. She's the only female that's somewhat sidestepped traditional male dynamics. Unless any of these women start dunking consistently, it's probably going to be her on a popularity island.

asujbl · 07-01-2025, 04:24 PM

I actually watch a decent amount of games. My 14 year old is a fan. We will go to Cleveland games when they are back

Paige doesn’t move the needle. Not even a little

Same way that Sabrina or Wilson doesn’t

That’s just reality

Clark drives it all

That’s also reality

BoSoxFan1999 · 07-04-2025, 12:35 AM

PB with an uber efficient 23 points on 8-11 shooting. Looks like her knee is just fine.

BoSoxFan1999 · Yesterday, 12:05 AM

Paige was cookin' tonight! 44 spot on 17-21 shooting, 4/4 from 3, 6/6 from the line. Think she pretty much ended the ROY debate.

patchgenie · Yesterday, 08:34 AM

Paige taking over

pspa123 · Yesterday, 11:17 AM

Assuming Clark ever sets foot on a court again, this should be an enjoyable rivalry, mostly because of the two great talents at the same position, but also because of the contrasting styles. All good for the sport.

ThatGuyPal · Yesterday, 12:35 PM

That performance would of added another 3 pages to the Cc thread not gonna lie

49ersSF · Yesterday, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ThatGuyPal

That performance would of added another 3 pages to the Cc thread not gonna lie

Paige is having a better rookie season than Clark and is a much more likable player, yet it's nearly crickets.

Hess687 · Yesterday, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 49ersSF

Paige is having a better rookie season than Clark and is a much more likable player, yet it's nearly crickets.

I wouldn't go that far.

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05-28-2025, 08:58 PM	#53
ninjacookies Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: All the girls see the (boi)/ Look at his flips / Look at his kards / All they say is (oh boi). Posts: 56,479	Lol. Literally backed by facts. League wide the WNBA would rank with the Wizards and Jazz in terms of field goal percentages. Two NBA teams intentionally tanking. I love how the prevailing narrative in here is that Reese is a doofus for claiming Clark isn't the only reason the people tune in (which they're right..she's an idiot), but also try to state the league is so rich in talent that the disparity in viewership is headscratching. It's literally one chick saving the WNBA right now. Unless they can find a way to replicate her dna a thousand times over, they're always going to be stuck in this space. Which is okay. If you enjoy watching, then enjoy watching. But for the vast majority the games feel like mens AAU ball. __________________ #5 world ranked Ledell Eackles superclection as recognized by Tuff Stuff junior managing editor, Barry McCaulkinner. Somethin' like a cross between Teddy Aguhob and Kaboom Mystery Packs. I got that Givenchy denim flow.

05-30-2025, 06:42 PM	#54
BoSoxFan1999 Member Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,053 bro19991 Bro19999	Bueckers out 2 games in concussion protocol. __________________ Veriswap inventory: https://veriswap.com/profile/trader4449011

06-25-2025, 07:57 AM	#55
BoSoxFan1999 Member Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,053 bro19991 Bro19999	So 12 games into her WNBA career, Paige Buckets is averaging 17.7 pts/4.7 reb/5.8 assists/1.8 steals/0.8 blocks. Her shooting efficiency (45% FG/31% 3-pt) is down compared to her college numbers, but that's the be expected facing much stiffer competition in the WNBA. FWIW, her shooting percentages are actually better than Clark's (39%/30% 3) this season. __________________ Veriswap inventory: https://veriswap.com/profile/trader4449011

07-01-2025, 08:12 AM	#57
BoSoxFan1999 Member Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,053 bro19991 Bro19999	Paige Buckets an All-Star game starter! Hopefully she's healthy enough to suit up. https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id...-game-starters __________________ Veriswap inventory: https://veriswap.com/profile/trader4449011

06-28-2025, 04:22 PM	#56
Incarnadine Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,025	Paige is out for today's game with a knee injury. What is it with all the injuries to key players in the WNBA this year? Caitlin, Paige, A'ja, Nepheesa Collier, Alyssa Thomas and many others have missed multiple games with injuries so far this year and the season is barely a third done. I'm sure they are still hyping up the "physicality" of the league.

07-01-2025, 04:24 PM	#61
asujbl Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 62,227 ohiosundevils	I actually watch a decent amount of games. My 14 year old is a fan. We will go to Cleveland games when they are back Paige doesn’t move the needle. Not even a little Same way that Sabrina or Wilson doesn’t That’s just reality Clark drives it all That’s also reality __________________ https://ohiosundevils.smugmug.com/ Browns/Cavs/Tribe/Buckeyes/Jackets/Devils TheFrenzy - “Blowout ain't a place for normies”

07-04-2025, 12:35 AM	#62
BoSoxFan1999 Member Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,053 bro19991 Bro19999	PB with an uber efficient 23 points on 8-11 shooting. Looks like her knee is just fine. __________________ Veriswap inventory: https://veriswap.com/profile/trader4449011

Yesterday, 12:05 AM	#63
BoSoxFan1999 Member Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,053 bro19991 Bro19999	Paige was cookin' tonight! 44 spot on 17-21 shooting, 4/4 from 3, 6/6 from the line. Think she pretty much ended the ROY debate. __________________ Veriswap inventory: https://veriswap.com/profile/trader4449011

Yesterday, 08:34 AM	#64
patchgenie Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 6,685 americansportscards	Paige taking over

Yesterday, 11:17 AM	#65
pspa123 Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Posts: 3,701	Assuming Clark ever sets foot on a court again, this should be an enjoyable rivalry, mostly because of the two great talents at the same position, but also because of the contrasting styles. All good for the sport. __________________ "We will control the horizontal. We will control the vertical. We can roll the image, make it flutter. We can change the focus to a soft blur, or sharpen it to crystal clarity." Opening narration, The Outer Limits.

Yesterday, 12:35 PM	#66
ThatGuyPal Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Posts: 3,739	That performance would of added another 3 pages to the Cc thread not gonna lie