WNBA Fans, feast your eyes on Paige Bueckers and DiJonai Carrington and this fun little moment.
@IONWNBA shared the clip, showing Bueckers running up, bumping Carrington, and breaking into a secret handshake. The account captioned it, “When you see an old friend… [face with tears of joy emoji],” adding, “Dijonai was not ready for Paige to come up on her like this.”
When you see an old friend… [laughing emoji]
Dijonai was not ready for Paige to come up on her like this. pic.twitter.com/1ZMkUgzcck
— WNBA on ION (@IONWNBA) January 7, 2026
The video spread quickly, and WNBA Fans flooded the replies with jokes, reactions, and commentary.
One reply that stood out came from @overjoyed926, who wrote, “PB is so embarrassing. You’re white, start acting like it.”
The comment was widely shared, with WNBA Fans debating whether it was playful sarcasm or a line that crossed into uncomfortable territory.
Another user leaned into the humor of the moment.
@DNINJA219625 added, “PB staying off of DijoKruegers hit list.”
The joke caught on with WNBA Fans who saw the clip as nothing more than two players messing around.
As the replies stacked up, WNBA Fans largely treated the exchange as a friendship moment rather than anything serious. Many pointed out how natural the interaction looked and how often these kinds of clips show up when players cross paths.
Still, the comment section showed how even short videos can split reactions. Some WNBA Fans laughed and moved on. Others zoomed in on tone, wording, and how jokes land in public spaces.
For many WNBA Fans, the moment wasn’t just about the bump or the handshake. It was another reminder of how fast timelines turn simple interactions into bigger conversations.
WNBA Fans Push Back On Conflicting Paige Bueckers Narratives After Viral Clip
As the body-bump clip circulated, another Paige Bueckers discussion was already building elsewhere, and WNBA Fans quickly tied the two together.
@curryfor3BAAAAM shared a screenshot from The Adrienne Ross Show that claimed Paige had “ball hogged” and “flopped” in Unrivaled. Posting the image, the user wrote, “People are so funny [crying emoji],” adding, “Paige Bueckers Ball hog allegations! [weary face emoji] proud of her.”
People are so funny 😭😭
Paige Bueckers Ball hog allegations! 😩proud of her. pic.twitter.com/e2oDUgnR1i
— stevekerrhater (@curryfor3BAAAAM) January 8, 2026
The post struck a nerve with WNBA Fans who felt the headline didn’t line up with how Paige is usually described.
@PB5222 replied, “Sooo is it Passive Paige or is it Ball Hog? Pick a side [thinking face emoji] [crying emoji].” The question spread, with WNBA Fans pointing out how often public labels flip depending on the day.
@curryfor3BAAAAM responded again, writing, “Either side they’re gonna find a way to hate.” That line echoed through the replies as WNBA Fans shared past examples of how Paige gets framed in completely opposite ways.
Across the thread, WNBA Fans weren’t breaking down plays. They were reacting to narratives. Some said the headlines were built for clicks. Others said Paige has become an easy target because every small stretch gets magnified.
Many WNBA Fans also connected this back to the DiJonai clip. One moment shows her joking with a friend. Another frames her as a problem player. To them, the contrast was the story.
The replies stayed mostly supportive. WNBA Fans posted clips, old quotes, and screenshots showing how often Paige’s image shifts from one extreme to another.
By the end of the discussion, WNBA Fans seemed less focused on any single clip or headline and more on the pattern. No matter what she does, a new angle appears.
And judging by the reaction, WNBA Fans don’t expect that cycle to slow down anytime soon.
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