Paige Bueckers, the first overall pick by the Dallas Wings in the WNBA draft, revealed on 'Good Morning America' that she is an investor in the Unrivaled 3-on-3 league. The deal is anticipated to be more financially rewarding than her WNBA rookie contract, with the average Unrivaled salary exceeding $220,000 compared to her WNBA base salary of under $350,000. Bueckers expressed confidence in investing in women's sports, noting the remarkable growth and returns in the industry.
High-profile investors in Unrivaled include Michael Phelps, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Dawn Staley, JuJu Watkins, Coco Gauff, Alex Morgan, and Carmelo Anthony. Bueckers, fresh off leading UConn to the NCAA title, is gearing up for her rookie WNBA season while engaging in promotional activities before training camp begins on April 27. The Wings' season opener is on May 16 against the Minnesota Lynx, with a highly anticipated matchup against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever on June 27. Bueckers expressed gratitude for the warm reception from the Dallas organization and fans as she prepares to embark on her professional basketball journey.