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Paige Bueckers Channels Kobe Bryant's Legacy in WNBA Rise

9/26/2025

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Paige Bueckers, a rising Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) star, draws comparisons to Kobe Bryant for her midrange shooting.
After UConn's 12th title, she wore custom shoes and cited Bryant in her victory speech.
She shot 64.3% in isolation last season, the league's most efficient isolation player.
She credits Bryant's Mamba Mentality for resilience after a torn ACL that sidelined her in 2022-23.

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Paige Bueckers, a rising Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) star, draws comparisons to Kobe Bryant for her midrange shooting.
After UConn's 12th title, she wore custom shoes and cited Bryant in her victory speech.
She shot 64.3% in isolation last season, the league's most efficient isolation player.
She credits Bryant's Mamba Mentality for resilience after a torn ACL that sidelined her in 2022-23.