Paige Bueckers didn’t just make a fashion statement at the 2025 WNBA Draft—she fulfilled a full-blown prophecy. Just days before the draft, Steph Curry’s sister predicted her fit during a podcast: bell-bottoms. Although Sydel was a bit disappointed in Paige’s fit for the draft, she correctly called what Paige would wear. So, when Bueckers hit the carpet, rocking them? Prophecy met the runway. But this wasn’t just about pants. It was about a memory born in a club after a Warriors title, a connection sparked in champagne and sneakers, and a style call that stitched generations of greatness together.
“You called it, you said Paige was going to wear a bell-bottom, you called it,” said Cameron Brink in a recent episode of Straight to Cam. Sydel Curry didn’t hesitate: “I did, I did, I know my girl Paige, I know her.”
The belle of the ball, Bueckers, entered the league as the top overall pick on April 14 after a storied career with UConn—123 appearances, averaging 19.8 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 4.5 assists per game—making her WNBA debut with the same cool confidence that once left a lasting impression on Curry’s sister.
That impression was forged back in 2022, after the Warriors clinched their title against Boston. “They showed up when the Warriors won the championship against Boston in ’22,” Sydel recalled. “They were there that night at the celebration, at the club we were in.” She couldn’t forget it—well, not all of it. “I don’t remember, because I was pretty blacked out at that point,” she said with a laugh. “But I remember, I’m like, I have a photo with them, where I’m literally asleep on a bench. And they’re sitting next to me.” Even through the haze of that night, Bueckers made a mark.
Back then, Paige and her UConn teammates—Azzi Fudd, Nika Mühl, and Caroline Ducharme—had traveled to Boston to witness the NBA Finals firsthand. They watched the Warriors win it all 104-94 and saw the emotional payoff of a championship run. “It’s inspiring, honestly,” Bueckers said at the time, according to the Hartford Courant. “You can tell how much hard work they put into it. That’s just a position I want to be in.” Fudd echoed that sentiment. “It was kind of like a little bit more fuel to the fire”.
The moment wasn’t just motivational—it was instructional. The young stars soaked in Curry’s game-day precision, watched his warm-ups, and listened to him speak on leadership. 5 Years later, Paige returned to a stage of her own—this time, not as a fan, but as a future. And while her stat sheet earned her the number one pick, her outfit sparked the most personal reaction. Curry’s sister, still laughing about the bench photo she can’t quite find, watched her prediction unfold live. “I know my girl Paige,” she’d said—and she was right.
The bell-bottoms were just the final note in a story formed across seasons, cities, and celebrations. The shot was called, the photo was snapped, the prediction fulfilled. And just like that, Paige Bueckers became the headline—and the highlight—of a story that began on a championship night in 2022.
Hopkins Renames Itself ‘Paige Bueckers, Minnesota’
On May 16, if you’re driving into Hopkins, Minnesota, don’t be surprised if the welcome sign reads something different. The city is renaming itself Paige Bueckers, Minnesota—for one day only—in a bold, joyful tribute to its most beloved star as she makes her long-awaited WNBA debut with the Dallas Wings.
Apr 14, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Paige Bueckers is interviewed by ESPN after being selected with the number one overall pick to the Dallas Wings in the 2025 WNBA Draft at The Shed at Hudson Yards. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
This isn’t your average key-to-the-city moment. It’s a full-on celebration of a generational talent whose legacy began on Hopkins High School hardwood. Bueckers, who led the Royals to a 30–0 season and a 2019 state title, went on to become UConn’s heartbeat, tallying 1,500+ points and a National Player of the Year honor. “There were over 200 kids waiting for her autograph once, and she stayed until the last one,” Councilmember Aaron Kuznia recalled. “That’s Paige.”
So, beyond buckets, she’s built something lasting. In 2023, she launched a free grocery store at Hopkins West Junior High. In 2022, she restored her elementary school’s court. Her custom Nike GT Hustle 3 sneakers even bear both area codes—612 for Minneapolis, 860 for UConn’s Storrs.
Hopkins isn’t just renaming itself—it’s reshaping how a city can celebrate women’s sports. Local shops are gearing up with Bueckers-themed specials, WNBA watch parties, and more.
For one day, this town is Paige Bueckers. And honestly? It always kind of was.
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