The Silent Assassin - Paige Bueckers

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MACKIE THOMAS

i was took my seat at the wnba draft. the atmosphere was electric, and i could feel the anticipation in the air. i glanced behind me and saw paige seated just a row back, surrounded by teammates. i tried to focus on the stage, but my mind kept drifting to everything that had happened between us.

as the draft began, i watched as caitlin clark and kate martin were called up to the stage, their faces lighting up with joy. i couldn't help but smile, feeling proud of my fellow athletes. then, the moment came when a'aliyah edwards was drafted to the washington mystics. paige jumped up, cheering loudly.

then, nika mühl's name was called, and she was drafted to the seattle storm. paige was on her feet again, clapping and shouting words of encouragement. i admired paige's enthusiasm but couldn't shake the awkwardness between us.

during a lull in the action, paige made her way over to me. "hey, mackie," she said, a playful smile on her lips. "crazy night, huh?"

i nodded, trying to keep my cool. "yeah, it's been wild."

paige leaned in a little closer, her tone light but with a hint of something more. "so, about those dating rumors... people really have wild imaginations, don't they?"

i felt my cheeks flush. "yeah, it's ridiculous," i said, laughing nervously.

paige's eyes sparkled. "well, at least it got people talking, right?"

before i could respond, kate martin approached us. "hey, mackie! I just heard we're both going to kelsey plum's dawg class this summer."

i welcomed the distraction. "yeah, i'm really looking forward to it. it'll be great to train with KP."

kate grinned. "for sure! see you there."

as kate walked away, i noticed a few reporters heading in my direction. i quickly turned to paige. "i need to dodge these interviews. you know how much i hate the media."

paige nodded understandingly. "go ahead, i'll cover for you."

i slipped away, but i couldn't help but feel a mix of emotions—excitement for the future, confusion about paige, and a bit of relief to be out of the spotlight, even if just for a moment.

E-NEWS ARTICLE

At the recent WNBA Draft, all eyes were not only on the players being selected but also on some intriguing off-court interactions. Paige Bueckers and Mackie Thomas were spotted together, sparking a flurry of speculation among fans and media alike. The two were seen chatting animatedly, with Paige even teasing Mackie about the ongoing dating rumors, adding fuel to the fire of their potential relationship.

Adding to the buzz, Kate Martin was also seen engaging with Mackie. The two discussed their upcoming plans to attend Kelsey Plum's Dawg Class, a basketball camp run by the renowned player. Their camaraderie and shared excitement about the camp were evident, drawing attention from onlookers. Interestingly, Kate Martin, Mackie Thomas, Georgia Amoore, KK Arnold, Azzi Fudd and Nika Mühl are all confirmed to be participating in Kelsey Plum's Dawg Class, making it a star-studded event.

True to form, Mackie managed to dodge any interviews, maintaining her reputation for avoiding the media spotlight. Despite the curiosity and questions swirling around her, she skillfully slipped away, leaving fans and reporters wanting more.

The draft night was a whirlwind of emotions and memorable moments, both on and off the stage. While the future careers of many talented players were set in motion, the interactions between Paige, Mackie, and Kate added an extra layer of intrigue to an already exciting event.

AUTHOR'S NOTE
damn e-news always up in ppls business
little bit of a kate cameo!!