Paige Bueckers reveals lessons learned in abysmal Wings season

The Dallas Wings have largely been disappointing this season, sitting with a 9-34 record with one game left to play. Rookie Paige Bueckers has been one of the few bright spots, as she's likely a lock to win Rookie of the Year, potentially unanimously, averaging 19.1 PPG, 5.3 APG, 3.8 RPG, and 1.6 SPG.

For someone so used to success, this season had to have been a struggle for Bueckers. But she's still taking things positively.

"'Expectations’ is a funny word for me because I try not to have any, truly, and live every day for itself,” Bueckers told People magazine. “And so I’m just trying to work to be the best version of myself every single day and embrace what's happening.”

“I think what I've learned is, like, a state of unconditional gratitude, regardless of circumstances... Throughout this whole entire year, the improvements, just the level of comfort that I have, from watching film, from getting reps, from learning and growing through repetition, you can just see the growth throughout one year."

Bueckers has tried to carry the team as best as possible, but when the team can't convert her scoring 44 points into a win, like she did against the Los Angeles Sparks, there isn't much else she can do. She's had a spectacular season, but because of the team's lack of success, she may not get the All-WNBA nod that she absolutely deserves.