Lisa Leslie, President Donald Trump's granddaughter and others react to Paige Bueckers' gratitude post

Lisa Leslie, President Donald Trump
Lisa Leslie, President Donald Trump's granddaughter and others react to Paige Bueckers' gratitude post. (Image Credit: UConn/X, Kai Trump/Instagram, Nika Muhl/Instagram and Jewell Loyd/Instagram)

Rising basketball star Paige Bueckers captured significant attention with her year-end Instagram post, which drew candid reactions from both former and current WNBA stars. The UConn Huskies standout shared a heartfelt message expressing her gratitude, accompanied by a collection of on-court and off-court photos, paired with a thoughtful caption.

"Thank you God for an amazing year. "Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever!” Psalm 107:1," Bueckers wrote.

WNBA legend and two-time champion Lisa Leslie was among the many high-profile figures who reacted to Paige Bueckers' post. Leslie, a three-time WNBA MVP during her illustrious career, left a one-word comment accompanied by folded hands emojis.

"Amen," Leslie commented.
(Credit: Paige Bueckers/Instagram)
(Credit: Paige Bueckers/Instagram)

Seattle Storm star Jewell Loyd kept it simple yet precise, leaving a two-word comment on the post.

"my dawg," Loyd commented.

Bueckers' former UConn Huskies teammate, Nika Muhl, shared a heartfelt reaction, expressing her confidence that Bueckers will reach even greater heights in 2025.

"Next one gonna be even better," Muhl commented.
(Credit: Paige Bueckers/Instagram)
(Credit: Paige Bueckers/Instagram)

The reactions to Bueckers' post extended beyond the WNBA community. Kai Trump, granddaughter of President Donald Trump, and Jackie Long, co-host of NBA star Paul George's podcast, also shared their responses to the heartfelt post.

(Credit: Paige Bueckers/Instagram)
(Credit: Paige Bueckers/Instagram)

Paige Bueckers projected to be selected by Dallas Wings

The Dallas Wings hold the No. 1 pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft and are widely expected to select Paige Bueckers. However, Bueckers has the option to either declare for the draft or return to UConn for another season. The UConn standout has not yet made a definitive announcement regarding her decision, fueling significant speculation and buzz.

Meanwhile, Bueckers recently spoke openly about Indiana Fever point guard Caitlin Clark, who achieved superstar status during her rookie season in the WNBA in 2024. The UConn Huskies standout reflected on Clark's significant impact in elevating the WNBA's popularity.

"Caitlin brought so much new attention to the rise in women's college basketball and the WNBA, and women's sports in general," Bueckers told Fox Sports.
"I feel like the weight of the world is on her shoulders, and she just has this heavy burden to carry, and she does it with grace and humility."

Bueckers is set to take the court on Wednesday as the UConn Huskies square off against the Marquette Golden Eagles at the Al McGuire Center.

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