CBS NEWS: An Epochal Open letter from Paige Bueckers to the UConn Huskies, Fans and to the Entire UConn Huskies Community for the Show of Love Support and for Providing an Enabling Environment to Foster the Growth of his Career Through the Years. See full details
An Epochal Open Letter from Paige Bueckers to the Golden State Warriors Fans and the Whole UConn Huskies Community
Dear Golden State Warriors Fans, UConn Huskies Family, and the Entire Basketball Community:
As I sit down to compose this letter, my heart is filled. Full of appreciation, introspection, and most importantly, love. This moment feels like both an end and a beginning, and I couldn’t move forward without first acknowledging the people, places, and experiences that have created the person and player I am today.
Thank you to my Connecticut Huskies family. I sensed something extraordinary from the moment I arrived into the Storrs campus. The heritage, the standard, and the passion from supporters who bleed blue and white were all quite powerful. You had faith in me through every high and every challenge. You saw me develop not only as a guard on the court, but also as a woman discovering her voice, power, and purpose. You were patient through my injuries, rejoiced my return, and carried me through moments of doubt with steadfast support. I came to UConn as a young girl with huge goals, and I’m going as a woman full of conviction, shaped by your faith in me.
My coaches—Coach Geno Auriemma, Chris Dailey, Jamelle Elliott, Morgan Valley, and every mentor who shared their knowledge with me—thank you for expecting excellence from me and holding me accountable. You expected excellence while still providing grace; you taught me that leadership is more than simply points and passes; you taught me to compete and win in the proper manner.
To my teammates, my sisters, you are the reason this journey has been so significant. You pushed, protected, laughed, and sobbed alongside me. We shared the drudgery, the attention, and the silence of the locker room following painful losses. That link cannot be recreated. Thank you for being my family, both on and off the court.
To the Golden State Warriors and their tremendous fan base, thank you for embracing me as I embark on this new chapter. I intend to bring the same fighting spirit, enthusiasm, and work ethic to the Bay Area that I did at UConn. I recognize the burden of joining a brand established on excellence, and I do not take it lightly. I am eager to learn, grow, and give everything I have to this storied organization and the community that supports it.
Finally, to every young girl watching, please hear this: you are enough. Do not wait for the world to allow you to shine. Find your voice, take control of your journey, and never let fear decide your future. If I can accomplish it, you can, too.
With infinite gratitude and love,
Paige Bueckers #5: Always and Forever 🏀💙