‘More than deserving’ – Paige Bueckers backed for WNBA MVP over A’ja Wilson and Caitlin Clark
Dallas Wings head coach Jose Fernandez has called for Paige Bueckers to win the WNBA Most Valuable Player award. Bueckers scored 26 points in the Wings’ 87-82 victory over the Phoenix Mercury on Saturday.
Dallas Wings head coach Jose Fernandez has advocated for Paige Bueckers to be awarded the WNBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) accolade for her impressive season. Bueckers, 24, led the Wings to a 26-16 record with two games remaining, averaging 20.6 points and 5.8 assists per game. While Fernandez acknowledges Bueckers' "more than deserving" status, he believes that A'ja Wilson, Olivia Miles, and Caitlin Clark are also strong contenders for the prestigious award.
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