Wings' Paige Bueckers, Azzi Fudd reveal they broke up over a year ago, before Fudd was drafted by Dallas
The duo have already spent one WNBA season together since their relationship ended, Bueckers explained, emphasizing that Fudd "was drafted because she deserved it."
Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd, two-time WNBA All-Stars who previously won a national championship together at UConn, have revealed they ended their relationship over a year ago, before Fudd was drafted by the Dallas Wings. Speaking on Fudd’s podcast, Bueckers confirmed the split, stating that Fudd was drafted based on her talent and deserved selection, not because she was Bueckers' girlfriend.
The two women, who had played together for the Dallas Wings this past season, emphasized their professionalism and friendship, assuring fans that they remain supportive of each other. The Wings, under new head coach Jose Fernandez, had a successful season, setting a franchise record with 27 wins and returning to the playoffs for the first time in three years.
Despite Fudd's knee injury and subsequent season-ending surgery, she made the WNBA All-Rookie Team. Bueckers and Fudd's relationship became a topic of fan speculation, particularly when the Wings drafted Fudd this year. However, Bueckers addressed the rumors on the podcast, urging fans to focus on the positive aspects of their friendship and teammate dynamic.
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