When Grace Berger, for the first time ever, got to play alongside rookies, she shared, “Young players like JJ, Paige, Aziaha… to be able to be their teammate… I’m just excited about it.” And while that excitement has certainly translated into a winning season, on the bonding side, it’s definitely a win, too.
Well, that’s because, despite racking up historic milestones this season, Paige Bueckers hasn’t been shy about spotlighting the contributions of her teammate. After the Wings’ 78-91 loss against the Mystics, she said in the post-game press conference, “Yeah, she’s just getting more comfortable and confident in the offense and getting us organized. She just plays with the effort that you really can’t teach, so she just makes a positive impact on the basketball game, regardless of made or missed shots.”
Yes, that’s a short but pointed remark that reveals a lot about Berger’s value in Dallas. But you can see how it is between the two teammates—mutual respect, complementary styles, and a shared commitment to making the team better. In a season where Dallas is looking to build both chemistry and consistency, the growing on-court connection between Bueckers and Berger could be one of the most quietly important storylines for the Wings’ future.
(This is a developing story…)
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