Dallas Wings superstar Paige Bueckers is the runaway favorite to take home the WNBA 's Rookie of the Year award. She's always mentioned Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving as one of her idols, but she has another player who is one of her favorites.

Feeling comfortable in who I am and using my voice is something they help with a lot. For most rookies, the debut season is a time to learn and observe. But things have shifted: new players now make an immediate impact in the WNBA.

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham slammed the WNBA's officials for their "annoying" whistle for Paige Bueckers during Tuesday's loss.

WNBA legend Candace Parkers choses who she thinks should be the WNBA Rookie of the Year between Paige Bueckers and Sonia Citron