Paige Bueckers nearly flashed an entire crowd with Diana Taurasi catching the moment as it unfolded

Paige Bueckers is one of the brightest rising stars in the WNBA, and Diana Taurasi knows it better than anyone. Pressure follows every top prospect, but Bueckers has always carried herself with a down-to-earth ease-reminding everyone that even future No. 1 picks deal with real, human moments. And on draft day, she definitely had one.

Diana Taurasi, one of the greatest athletes the sport has ever seen-record-breaker, champion, and the kind of voice everyone listens to-had full confidence Paige would hear her name called first. But while Taurasi saw nothing but a superstar in the making, Paige was quietly fighting her own battle: nerves so intense they sparked a wardrobe malfunction waiting to happen.

A draft day scare she didn’t expect

Paige had chosen a bold outfit for her big moment, but those draft-day jitters got the best of her. She started sweating so much that the tape keeping everything in place began to loosen. Suddenly, her blazer wasn’t cooperating, and she found herself constantly grabbing at her chest, doing everything she could to avoid flashing the audience during the ceremony. Taurasi, watching it all unfold, immediately picked up on the struggle-seeing every nervous tug and knowing exactly what was going on.

Meanwhile, the world saw a confident young star walking across the stage. But behind the scenes? Paige was surviving her own near “wardrobe-gone-wrong” moment.

A story she finally shared

The full story came out later as Paige and Taurasi teamed up for multiple golf challenges during a segment of “Link” with Diana Taurasi. Between swings and laughs, Bueckers opened up about the chaos behind her draft-day composure. She admitted just how nervous she had been and how the sweating nearly led to a full-blown slip. Taurasi laughed right along with her, remembering every detail and teasing Paige about holding everything together-literally.

It was a moment of bonding between two generations of talent: the legend who’s seen it all and the rising star learning that even the most glamorous nights come with unexpected challenges.

Paige’s honest retelling, paired with Taurasi’s playful commentary, turned what could’ve been an embarrassing mishap into a relatable, hilarious story-one that made their connection even stronger. And if draft day proved anything, it’s that Paige Bueckers can handle pressure, spotlight, and even a wardrobe malfunction with the same poise she brings to the court.