The 2025 WNBA season has ushered in a new wave of recognition for women’s basketball—visibility the league has never experienced before. Among the most vocal supporters is Miami Heat legend and Chicago Sky co-owner Dwyane Wade, who has become one of the WNBA’s biggest advocates.

Wade’s admiration has especially centered on rookie sensation Paige Bueckers. Not too long ago, he dubbed the Dallas Wings guard the next Diana Taurasi. Now, he’s taken his praise to another level.

On his podcast, The Timeout, Wade pointed out “ To me, I was looking at, I’m like, “Oh, I think Paige Beckers is going to be, you know, one of those goats, right?” And then Paige suffered, you know, the ACL injuries in college. Opened up that window for Caitlin Clark. ” Wade said. “ Now, Caitlin has always been

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