"Not this time": Paige Bueckers says GF Azzi Fudd had no say in her All-Star orange carpet look

Paige Bueckers was among the numerous WNBA stars who descended on the Indiana Convention Center Thursday for the orange carpet opening of the All-Star weekend.

Bueckers was the only representative for the Dallas Wings. She wore a Marni fit, a casual style featuring a colorful cardigan sweater-like top with mostly white pants. Bueckers added that she capped off the ensemble with Prada shoes.

When asked if her girlfriend, Azzi Fudd, had a say about the footwear she wore, the point guard responded:

“Not this time. I usually let her stick to the basketball hooping shoes.”

Fudd, meanwhile, attended the ESPYs at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Wednesday as part of the 2025 championship-winning UConn team. Bueckers could not join her because the Wings had a home game against the Las Vegas Aces.

Still, the WNBA star reacted to Fudd’s attire when photos of her red carpet look went viral.

Bueckers and Fudd were teammates for several seasons at UConn. Last month, Fudd shared a photo on Instagram with a mobile phone case that read: "Paige Bueckers' girlfriend."

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Paige Bueckers calls her All-Star selection “crazy”

Paige Bueckers made the All-Star team after finishing No. 6 in fan voting with 805,471 votes. Only Caitlin Clark, Napheesa Collier, Aliyah Boston, A'ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart had more votes than her. Bueckers is the only rookie to start the 2025 WNBA All-Star game.

When asked about joining the WNBA All-Star festivities, Bueckers responded:

“It’s crazy! Two months ago, I was living in Storrs, Connecticut, and playing for UConn; now I’m here. I’m just living my childhood dream. I’m playing with the best players in the world.”

Bueckers added that last year, she attended the All-Star game as a fan. This time, she will suit up for Team Collier captained by Minnesota Lynx superstar Napheesa Collier.

Paige Bueckers will start in the backcourt alongside Washington Mystics guard Allisha Gray. The frontcourt will have Nneka Ogwumike of the Seattle Storm, Breanna Stewart of the New York Liberty and Collier.

Edited by Michael Macasero