Paige Bueckers, the highly-touted women’s basketball star, had her draft dreams dashed by a knee injury that sidelined her for most of the 2022-23 season. However, even before the injury, her preferred destination in the WNBA was reportedly the Los Angeles Sparks.
A Tweet read,
“The LA Sparks were reportedly Paige Bueckers’ preferred destination, per @MAVoepel “Sources around the league have indicated that the Los Angeles Sparks, who got the No. 2 pick in the lottery, would have been Bueckers’ preferred option. Like the Wings, the Sparks also currently don’t have a head coach. But Los Angeles is a gigantic market and a team that could also have used a guard like Bueckers.””
The LA Sparks were reportedly Paige Bueckers’ preferred destination, per @MAVoepel
“Sources around the league have indicated that the Los Angeles Sparks, who got the No. 2 pick in the lottery, would have been Bueckers' preferred option. Like the Wings, the Sparks also currently… pic.twitter.com/HFphmWNmmO
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) November 18, 2024
Paige Bueckers’ Preference
Voepel reported that sources around the league indicated the Los Angeles Sparks would have been Bueckers’ preferred option. Despite the Sparks not having a head coach at the moment, Los Angeles is a massive market and a team that could greatly benefit from a guard like Bueckers.
Sparks’ Prospects
The Los Angeles Sparks have been rebuilding and have some promising young players like Cameron Brink and Rickea Jackson. Adding Bueckers to the mix could significantly boost their chances of returning to playoff contention. The Sparks’ strong market presence and potential for growth make them an attractive destination for top prospects.
Draft Lottery Results
The Dallas Wings won the No. 1 pick in the lottery, positioning them to select Bueckers, who is widely considered the best prospect in the upcoming draft class. While this is good news for the Wings, it’s not ideal for Bueckers, who had her sights set on Los Angeles.
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