Paige Bueckers' star power is contagious.
The Dallas Wings rookie got one of her "dream celebrities" to come visit her during the Wings and Los Angeles Sparks game on Wednesday, Aug. 20. During WNBA All-Star Weekend, Bueckers told reporters that her dream celebrities to have in the stands were Ellen Pompeo and Shemar Moore.
The actor, who is known for his roles in Criminal Minds and S.W.A.T., commented on the Instagram video where Bueckers gave her answers: "I see you and I heard you Baby Girl!!!! You never know when your boy might show and HOLLA your name at one of your games!!!"
Bueckers got her wish when Moore showed up on Wednesday, where she scored 44 points. Although the Wings lost 80-81, Bueckers set a record as the first rookie in WNBA history to earn 44 points in a single game.
After the game, Bueckers shared how she trailblazed through adversity to get to where she is now.
"Fans have seen the injuries, the tough times when I couldn't play, and the ups and downs. For them to still believe in me means everything, and I'll never take it for granted."
While the Wings had a close loss, Bueckers added that she's proud of her team. "Winning is always my goal, but I'm most proud of how this team battles. They mean so much to me."
Paige Bueckers on scoring a career-high 44 points, and her overall success as a rookie in the WNBA:
— Ben Geffner (@BenGeffner) August 21, 2025
“People have gotten to see the struggle, the injuries, the times where I couldn’t play … For me to have [this] story and people to continue to believe in me, it means a lot.” pic.twitter.com/ZtRDg0mImI
The Wings' next game is tonight (Aug. 22) against the Seattle Storm.
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