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Bueckers, as Koclanes mentioned, is “more than capable” of running the point. She's certainly done it before. Even in recent action while off the ball fairly consistently, Bueckers still dribbled the ball up the floor at times. The 23-year-old understands what it requires to set up the offense.

Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers has had a standout rookie season so far, averaging 19.7 points, 4.1 rebounds and 5.3 assists per game. In her most recent outing, the 23-year-old broke the rookie single-game scoring record with 44 points in an 81–80 loss to the Los Angeles Sparks on Wednesday.