WNBA Fans Pick Side In Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers Debate
WNBA Fans Pick Side In Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers Debate originally appeared on The Spun.
Caitlin Clark may not have taken the floor in last night's game between the Dallas Wings and Indiana Fever but that didn't stop basketball fans from taking a side in the debate between her and Paige Bueckers.
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Both highly-touted No. 1 picks coming out of college, Bueckers scored 27 points in her team's 94-86 defeat with six assists, two blocks and two steals. And it had people wondering whether or not the ex-UConn star is actually better than the reigning WNBA Rookie of the Year.
"Paige Bueckers is an all-round better basketball player than Caitlin Clark but some of you aren't ready for that conversation 🤫" a user said.
"Paige Bueckers is a better overall basketball player than Caitlin Clark and will be a better WNBA player," another predicted.
"Paige Bueckers might be better than Caitlin Clark bro lol.." a fan laughed. "she can score in so many different ways it's crazy."
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"Paige Bueckers even beat Caitlin Clark to 200+ points and 50+ assists 👀" DraftKings Sportsbook shared.
"Paige Bueckers is so much better than Caitlin Clark. Just wait for her to get better teammates!!" another person exclaimed.
"Folks forget Paige Bueckers was Caitlin Clark before Caitlin Clark before injuries."
"they want Caitlin Clark & Paige Bueckers to be opps so bad," another user posted. "Just enjoy watching both of them hoop and STFU sometimes."
Apr 14, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Paige Bueckers is interviewed by ESPN after being selected with the number one overall pick to the Dallas Wings in the 2025 WNBA Draft at The Shed at Hudson Yards. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images.Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images.
It's hard to argue with Paige's talent as a former three-time All-American and national champion. But Caitlin's skillset is also enormous and she has the type of showmanship and following that can single-handedly change economies.
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Like many sports arguments it all comes down to taste; however it's almost impossible to imagine that these two won't be among the W's best when we look back on this argument 5-10 years from now.
Related: ESPN Breaks Silence On Stephen A. Smith's Absence From 'First Take'
WNBA Fans Pick Side In Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers Debate first appeared on The Spun on Jun 28, 2025
This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jun 28, 2025, where it first appeared.
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