The 2025 WNBA All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis delivered plenty of excitement, with Dallas Wings rookie Paige Bueckers emerging as a surprise standout. She captivated fans not just with her presence on the court, but also with her off-court charisma.
Bueckers, known for her quick wit and vibrant personality, lit up social media when photos of her at the event went viral. She amped up the fun by cheekily tagging others and humorously teasing Kelsey Plum and Alyssa Thomas in classic Bueckers fashion.
Paige Bueckers’ Viral All-Star Game Moments Include Playful Digs at Plum, Thomas
Paige Bueckers stole the spotlight at the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game in Indianapolis—both for her on-court performance and her playful postgame antics on social media.
After the game, the Dallas Wings rookie and top overall pick posted a lighthearted Instagram update, tagging Kelsey Plum as “too.little” and calling Alyssa Thomas “gramps.” The cheeky remarks quickly caught fire online, adding to Bueckers’ growing reputation for humor and charisma.
On the court, Bueckers logged 22 minutes for Team Collier, contributing six points, two rebounds, and eight assists—second most in the game—despite taking just six shots. Team Collier rolled to a 151-131 victory behind MVP Napheesa Collier’s explosive 36-point effort in just 19 minutes.
As the WNBA season resumes, the Wings aim to regroup from a tough 6-17 start.
Paige Bueckers Confirms Relationship With Former UConn Teammate Azzi Fudd in Viral Interview
Fresh off her first WNBA All-Star nod, Dallas Wings rookie Paige Bueckers made headlines off the court by confirming she’s in a relationship with former UConn teammate Azzi Fudd. The reveal came during a lighthearted segment on WAG Talk, where Bueckers was asked about her “D1 girlfriend.”
With a grin, Bueckers named Fudd, her longtime teammate at UConn, where the duo spent four seasons together and recently capped their college careers with an NCAA title. One of the questions centered on Fudd’s phone case, which Bueckers noted proudly reads: “Paige Bueckers’ girlfriend.”
Even Gatorade joined the fun, quipping, “We were worried for a second there,” in response to Bueckers’ brief pause before dropping Fudd’s name.
When asked who she’d trust to take a final shot with everything on the line, Bueckers didn’t hesitate: “Azzi Fudd.”
Fudd, a standout guard from Arlington, Virginia, averaged 13.6 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game during her senior season at UConn. She also dropped 24 points in the Huskies’ national championship win over South Carolina.
Bueckers also shared that Fudd helps her pick out sneakers before games, underscoring the tight bond between the former college stars now navigating life beyond Storrs—on and off the court.
