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Eva Geitheim

INSANE: Paige bueckers had thoughtful response about leading struggling wings as a rookie | Vintage Vibes

Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5) against the Phoenix Mercury. | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

There are a number of outstanding aspects of Paige Bueckers’s game that made her the WNBA No. 1 pick this year, but her maturity might be one of her more undervalued qualities.

Coming back after missing four games due to a concussion and illness, Bueckers recorded her best game as a pro so far, scoring a career-high 35 points with six rebounds and four assists while shooting 68% from the field. Despite a career performance, the Wings lost 93-80 to the Phoenix Mercury and dropped to 1-10 on the season.

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