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“It’s Inhumane… People Expect Her to Be Perfect” – Paige Bueckers Calls Out Unrealistic Expectations on Caitlin Clark, Defends Her Amid Harsh Public Scrutiny

Paige Bueckers has publicly defended Caitlin Clark against rising criticism

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Dallas Wings’ guard Paige Bueckers has backed her counterpart Caitlin Clark amidst a big slump in shooting. The Indiana Fever star has shown signs of struggle this season especially from beyond the arc.

However, rookie star Paige Bueckers came out strongly in support of Clark, calling the mounting expectations placed on her “inhumane” during a recent media appearance.

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Paige Bueckers said, “The pressure that she’s put on every single night to perform at the level that she does, it’s inhumane, really, to expect people to be perfect and to not have off games or off nights. If she doesn’t go 8-for-10 from 3, people are questioning things. It’s unfair to have to deal with that.”

Paige added, “I’m sure she has a great team around her and great people to help her, and I know she’s a great person at dealing with it and just tuning out the noise and just continuing to be there for herself and for her team. The expectations, it’s tough when you listen to it, so I’m sure she has a great way of tuning it out.”

Fans Await Clark vs Bueckers Clash

The Dallas Wings are set to face the Indiana Fever in what promises to be one of the most anticipated clashes of the WNBA season. Due to surging ticket demand, the Wings vs. Fever game was shifted to the larger American Airlines Center to accommodate a growing fan frenzy.

Fans are excited to witness two great players of the game face each other for the first time in the WNBA. Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers both have a massive fan following that is a driving force behind the WNBA viewership this season.

However, the onlookers could be in for a major disappointment given Caitlin Clark’s fitness. Caitlin Clark is officially listed as “day-to-day,” casting major doubt on her availability for the high-profile Friday night game. Clark recently suffered a groin injury during practice and is currently evaluated on a day-to-day basis, according to team sources.