WNBA legend and multiple-time champion Diana Taurasi believes Paige Bueckers is already on her way to surpass Caitlin Clark as the best player in the league, though it will be in due time

Caitlin Clark offered sage advice to Paige Bueckers as she prepares for her rookie season with the Dallas Wings.

Just over a year ago, Caitlin Clark was preparing to embark on her rookie season in the WNBA with the Indiana Fever, less than one month after being selected with the No. 1 pick in the draft.

Caitlin Clark reiterated Paige Bueckers' comments that mention their comparison. Bueckers had previously said that she's running her "own race" and doesn't believe she plays "at all" like Clark.

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark is her own person, and so is Dallas Wings rookie Paige Bueckers. Widely considered a generational talent, Bueckers' ascension into the WNBA has been long-awaited. The Minnesota native entered college the same year as Clark and was expected to join her in the 2024 WNBA Draft.

Bueckers is winless after three games in the WNBA, while Clark is 1-1 this young season. Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers have begun their WNBA season in contrasting yet compelling ways. Clark, who is in her secon season with Indiana Fever,

When Taurasi began her rookie season, the Mercury finished just 8-26. Bueckers’ Dallas team is currently 1-4. Taurasi’s rookie averages were 17 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game. Through her first five games, Bueckers is averaging 14.4 points, 6.5 assists, and 4.6 rebounds.

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