Paige Bueckers, the first overall pick by the Dallas Wings in the WNBA draft, revealed her investment in the 3-on-3 league Unrivaled, which offers potentially more lucrative opportunities than her WNBA rookie contract. The average Unrivaled salary surpasses $220,000, while her four-year WNBA deal offers a base salary of under $350,000. Bueckers sees great potential in investing in women's sports given the industry's current growth trajectory.
Joining a notable list of investors in Unrivaled, including Michael Phelps and Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bueckers' move reflects a trend of high-profile personalities supporting women's sports ventures. Despite her business interests, Bueckers remains focused on her upcoming rookie season in the WNBA, with training camp starting on April 27 and the Dallas Wings opening their season on May 16 against the Minnesota Lynx. Bueckers expressed excitement to join an organization that has already shown her immense support and embraces her wholeheartedly.