Just hours before a key WNBA matchup against the Phoenix Mercury, Dallas Wings rookie Paige Bueckers took on an unexpected role, spiritual protector at the pool party.
The viral moment came during an Instagram Live session hosted by teammate DiJonai Carrington, who was lounging poolside ahead of the team’s game in Phoenix. As the vibes flowed and the night wore on, one comment suddenly popped up:
“Go to y’alls room we got a game tmr. NEED SLEEP!”
Paige Bueckers steps in to protect her teammates
It was Bueckers, watching from a distance, but very much present acting as the team’s unofficial moral compass. The comment quickly made the rounds on social media, with fans praising her leadership and chuckling at her “saintly” timing.
Fresh off a four game absence due to a concussion and illness, Bueckers had recently said, “There’s no better medicine than rest”. And clearly, that message wasn’t just for her. She made it her mission to protect her teammates from the siren song of poolside fun.
Whether it was a joke or a genuine call for discipline (probably a little of both), the moment showed Bueckers’ growing influence in the locker room, even as a first year player.
As the Wings gear up to face a 6-4 Mercury squad on the road, one thing’s certain: Paige Bueckers is back and playing defense long before the game even starts.
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