Bueckers was able to rewrite WNBA history with her eye-catching performance against the Dream. Shortly after the final buzzer, the league took to social media to announce that the 23-year-old had surpassed Hall of Famer Sue Bird for the second-most games with at least 15 points and five assists by a rookie.

The moment Paige Bueckers’ W debut became official, you could practically hear the internet gears grinding. The Paige vs. Caitlin debates were coming in, and both fanbases were bracing for battle. Even before tipoff,

There’s a particular moment from a Dallas Wings game, early in Paige Bueckers' rookie season, that tells you everything about her style. It’s a mid-June contest against Golden State. The Valkyries show a soft full-court press.