Paige Bueckers addressed public speculation about her relationship with Azzi Fudd on Monday, stating that their personal lives are not open for discussion as both begin their time with the Dallas Wings.
Speaking during a press conference, Bueckers said she would comment on the matter once and refer back to her statement if questions arise again during the 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.”
The topic surfaced following Fudd’s introductory media session, when Kevin Sherrington asked whether the pair had consulted other WNBA couples about balancing a relationship while playing together. A team staff member intervened and directed questions back to Fudd’s basketball career.
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Paige Bueckers addressed the media today on her relationship with Azzi Fudd and only plans on addressing it once:
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Bueckers also emphasized that Fudd earned her draft position on merit. She noted that any personal connection between them did not influence the Wings’ decision to select Fudd.
Paige Bueckers focuses on improvement entering second season
Bueckers is entering her second WNBA season after a strong rookie campaign. She said she is concentrating on consistency and conditioning as she prepares for the year ahead.
“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 said she aims to set a standard for the team and embraces a leadership role. She wants teammates to rely on her for consistent effort across all phases of the game.
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In her rookie season, Bueckers was named Rookie of the Year, earned All-WNBA Second Team honors, and appeared in the All-Star Game. She averaged 19.2 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 5.4 assists across 36 games.
