Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was in attendance on Sunday at Coca-Cola Coliseum when Paige Bueckers and Dallas Wings faced the Toronto Tempo. The two-time NBA MVP linked up with the WNBA star guard, dapping it up and posing for a photo.
Their interaction was brief but drew a lot of attention online. The Wings posted the moment on X and received a lot of fan reaction, mostly trolling Bueckers and Gilgeous-Alexander.
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Fans didn’t hold back with their comments, with many taking a shot at the Oklahoma City Thunder guard’s playing style.
“Get that flopper away from Paige. Eew,” one fan wrote.
“Shai gotta teach Paige how to flop man,” a comment read.
“He helps her get to the foul line it’s over for Cathy’s League #whew,” one user said.
“She’s the most comparable to him in the women’s game imo,” posted another.
“Maybe she’ll teach free throw merchant how to play ethical hoops,” a reaction read.
“Get that bum away from her,” another fan commented.
How did Paige Bueckers perform against the Tempo?
Bueckers was on fire during Dallas’ 89-76 victory. The reigning Rookie of the Year recorded 22 points on 9-for-16 shooting, along with three rebounds and seven assists. Azzi Fudd backed her with 17 points and three rebounds, while Jessica Shepard contributed a 14-point, 15-rebound double-double.
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Next up for Buckers and the Wings is a clash against the New York Liberty on Tuesday. They are on a two-game winning streak after defeating the Connecticut Sun in their previous matchup. The 6-foot-guard will continue to be relied upon heavily as Dallas looks to further improve on its 13-8 record.
