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Caitlin Clark loses spot to Paige Bueckers as WNBA GMsâ franchise player
TL;DR
WNBA general managers have chosen Paige Bueckers as their preferred franchise player over Caitlin Clark in the annual GM survey. Bueckers received 33% of the votes, ahead of Clark.
Key points
- WNBA general managers conducted an annual survey
- Paige Bueckers was chosen as the preferred franchise player
- Caitlin Clark was not selected as the top choice
- Bueckers received 33% of the votes
- The WNBA's 30th season starts on May 8
Caitlin ClarkPaige BueckersIndiana FeverDallas Wings
WNBA general managers have spoken, and their preferred franchise player is not Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark.
The WNBA released its annual GM survey ahead of the leagueâs 30th season, which tips off May 8. The poll covered a multitude of league-related topics. Among the categories, GMs answered who they would prefer as a franchise cornerstone.
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âIf you were starting a franchise today and could sign any player in the WNBA, who would it be?â the poll read.
Dallas Wings star and reigning Rookie of the Year Paige Bueckers topped the results with 33 percent of the votes.
Clark came in second, tied with four-time MVP Aâja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces at 20 percent each.
Dominique Malonga of the Seattle Storm finished third at 13 percent. Breanna Stewart of the New York Liberty and Napheesa Collier of the Minnesota Lynx also received votes.
Q&A
Why did Caitlin Clark lose the franchise player spot to Paige Bueckers?
Caitlin Clark lost the spot as WNBA GMs preferred Paige Bueckers, who received 33% of the votes in the annual GM survey.
What percentage of votes did Paige Bueckers receive in the WNBA GM survey?
Paige Bueckers received 33% of the votes in the WNBA general managers' survey.
When does the WNBA's 30th season start?
The WNBA's 30th season is set to tip off on May 8.
