Mics catch Paige Bueckers’ five-word message for Caitlin Clark after back-to-back threes

Paige Bueckers believed Caitlin Clark was gunning for the WNBA All-Star Game MVP title when she was on a hot streak during the exhibition game in Chicago.

On Saturday, the 30th edition of the WNBA All-Star Game went down inside the United Center in Chicago, where 20 of the current best players entertained the fans.

They were divided into two teams: Team Spoon and Team Coop. Their captains, Clark and Bueckers, shared a wholesome moment during the early stage of the game.

The Indiana Fever superstar started the game on fire, as she hit back-to-back three-pointers from way downtown. This instantly caught the attention of the Dallas Wings guard, who hilariously asked Clark if she was shooting for the MVP award.

“You going for MVP? Damn!” Bueckers was heard on a hot mic.

Eventually, Clark and Team Spoon got the win over Bueckers and Team Coop, 129-122. Clark finished the game with 17 points, four rebounds and five assists on 5-for-15 shooting from beyond the arc.

Meanwhile, Bueckers had 12 points and seven assists on 5-for-11 shooting from the field in 25 minutes of playing time.

Paige Bueckers after Caitlin Clark hit back-to-back logo threes:

“You going for MVP? Damn!” pic.twitter.com/57cwMlsf3t

— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) July 26, 2026

Caitlin Clark won her first WNBA All-Star Game

After losing her first WNBA All-Star Game in 2024 as a rookie against the U.S. Olympic Team, and missing out on the festivities last year with an injury, Clark finally secured her first win.

Despite her well-rounded performance, the first overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft didn’t bag the All-Star MVP honors, as New York Liberty star Jonquel Jones snagged the award.

Jones finished the game with a double-double of 22 points and 13 rebounds, along with eight assists. She also made history with this latest achievement.

The Liberty center became the first player in WNBA history to win MVP awards in the regular season, Commissioner’s Cup, WNBA Finals and WNBA All-Star games.