‘Life is bigger than basketball’: Paige Bueckers opens up amid losing streak
Paige Bueckers had the opportunity to come home over the weekend. The second-year Dallas Wings guard returned to her native Minnesota for a Sunday game against the Minnesota Lynx, the top team in the WNBA. Bueckers turned in a typically strong performance (23 points on 10-of-15 shooting, eight assists), but the Wings fell 103-90 to…
May 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; In a recent WNBA game, Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5) played against the Chicago Sky at Wintrust Arena. Bueckers, a second-year player, scored 23 points on 10-of-15 shooting and added eight assists, but the team lost 103-90, marking their third consecutive loss and sixth in their last eight games.
Despite the defeat, Bueckers emphasized the significance of her trip home. During a postgame media session, she shared that the visit allowed her to "heal my inner child." Born and raised in Minnesota, Bueckers returned to her hometown to visit the park where she developed her skills. When asked about the trip's meaning, she expressed relief, stating, "That’s where I always went when life was life-ing.
This stretch has been tough. Losing is tough. People have personal issues going on, and at the end of the day, life is bigger than basketball." Bueckers reflected on her journey to reach this point, calling the experience refreshing. It remains unclear if she was referring to herself or her teammates dealing with personal struggles.
However, the pressure of a season can be overwhelming, and taking time to recharge appears essential.
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