Dallas Wings guards Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd have been among the biggest focuses on the team. The media have been curious about their relationship and how the couple’s dynamic will be on the team. This happened during Fudd’s press conference, when the Dallas Morning News’ Kevin Sherrington asked the rookie about her relationship.
On Monday, Bueckers decided to take matters into her own hands. During a press conference, she addressed the buzz around her and Fudd. She said that she will address it only once, and the Wings star will refer to her remarks if it resurfaces during the regular season.
“Quite frankly, me and Azzi’s personal relationship, is nobody’s business but our own,” Bueckers said. “And what we choose to share is completely up to us. But as media members, I understand you have a job to do, and you guys have to ask questions about the basketball aspect of it.
“Me and Azzi have always been the utmost professional. We’ve always conducted ourselves as such, and we’d never let anything that happens off the court carry onto the court.”
Bueckers added that Fudd was the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft because she deserved it and that her relationship did not affect the Wings’ decision.
Their relationship was brought up when Sherrington asked Fudd if they had reached out to other couples who are teammates in the WNBA. He was curious to know if they had contacted them to ask how they could make things work as teammates while being in a relationship.
However, the reporter was shut down by a Wings staff member. According to the organization, questions should only be about Fudd’s WNBA career.
Paige Bueckers Wants to Improve This Season
After a strong rookie season, Paige Bueckers is excited for her sophomore year. The former UConn standout said on Friday that she wants to work on a few aspects of her game.
“Just the little things, taking no possessions off,” she said. “Being in better shape so I can do that. I think obviously coming off the college season, going straight to the W season was tough.”
Bueckers wants to make sure she covers a lot this season to set a standard for the team. She said that she views herself as a leader, and she wants her teammates to trust her to do the little things on the floor.
Last year, Paige Bueckers was named the Rookie of the Year, made the All-WNBA second team and played in the All-Star Game. She averaged 19.2 points, 3.9 rebounds and 5.4 assists in 36 games.
Edited by Reign Amurao
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