The No. 1 picks in the 2024 and 2025 WNBA drafts have battled out in college, but share high regard for each other. Ahead of the highly anticipated Wings vs. Fever contest, Clark was asked about her relationship and if there was any friendship with Bueckers.

The WNBA is a very competitive league. Some outlets haven't seemed to grasp that concept, as talk about what players are wearing or who they are dating still dominates headlines. For as much attention as stars like Paige Bueckers,

WNBA first-overall pick was expected not to dominate after becoming an NCAA Champion. While these assumptions were unfair, Paige Bueckers is doing it.

WNBA legend Diana Taurasi made a bold claim about Wings star Paige Bueckers' future in the league. ... And as you can tell already, Paige from game one to game two, she's a different player.

Bueckers wants to be in the same conversation as Diana Taurasi, Sue Bird, Sheryl Swoopes — players who won multiple WNBA championships and Olympic gold medals. Advertisement

And as you can tell already, Paige from game one to game two, she's a different player. And from game two to game 10, she's gonna be a different player. And that's gonna go for their team as well."