Paige Bueckers delivers glowing review of Storm rookie after 32-point showcase
Paige Bueckers had plenty to say about Flau’jae Johnson after the two young stars led their teams in scoring Sunday.
During the Dallas Wings' 92-70 win over the Seattle Storm, Paige Bueckers was the tournament's top performer with 32 points, four rebounds, four assists, and a steal. However, Bueckers took a moment to highlight Flau'jae Johnson's impressive performance. Johnson notched 23 points, six rebounds, three steals, and two assists for Seattle.
After the game, Bueckers praised Johnson's "dog mentality," noting her consistency, aggressiveness, and two-way effort. She stressed that Johnson plays both sides of the floor with pride and joy, being "born to score." This assessment comes as the Wings advance towards securing a postseason berth, while the Storm struggle to keep pace with Dallas.
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