
Los Angeles was buzzing Wednesday night as Paige Bueckers, the WNBA’s hottest new star, made history at Crypto.com Arena in Downtown LA. Dropping an insane 44 points against the Sparks, she smashed Candace Parker’s rookie scoring record with pure SoCal summer energy. This wasn’t just a game - it was a full-on Hollywood moment, and the red carpet vibes were real with a special celeb in the stands.
Bueckers didn’t just break a record; she made league history as the first player to score 40-plus points while shooting 80% from the field. Talk about ballin’ out under the LA lights! The crowd was hyped, and the energy in the arena was straight-up electric, proving she’s the real deal on and off the court.
Now, let’s talk about the cherry on top of this epic night. Back during WNBA All-Star Week, Bueckers spilled the tea on wanting to see Shemar Moore, the swoon-worthy star of ‘Criminal Minds’ and ‘S.W.A.T.,’ cheering her on courtside. Well, dreams do come true in Tinseltown, because Moore rolled up to the game, ready to holla her name just like he promised on Instagram.
“Yo, Paige, I’m here to see you shine, and you killed it out there!”
Moore, looking as smooth as a Malibu sunset at 55, posted up to witness the clinic Bueckers put on. After the game, the two linked up in the tunnels of Crypto.com Arena for a moment that had fans buzzing harder than traffic on the 405. Paige even called him her “favorite bro” - now that’s some serious LA love!
As if the night couldn’t get any sweeter, Bueckers got to snap a pic with Moore’s adorable daughter, Frankie. You know that photo is getting framed and hung up in her crib faster than you can say “Hollywood Hills.” It’s the kind of moment that reminds us why LA is the spot where sports and stardom collide.
This wasn’t just a win for Paige - it was a night that screamed LA magic, from the record-breaking buckets to the star-studded meet-and-greet. With performances like this, Bueckers is carving out her own legacy under the palm trees, and we’re all here for the ride. Keep shining, girl - the City of Angels is watching!