love paige. she didn’t deserve to go through she’s had to the last two years but i just know she’s gonna be better because of it. everyone rooting for her to be great this season!
My 7 year old daughter doesn't know too much about basketball other than I played it and she likes playing it with me. Whenever I'm watching basketball she says "I want to watch the girl huskies play" - which means she wants to watch Paige play. I showed her highlights of Paige one time to show her that she too could be one of the best girls at whatever she wants to do in the future. I had to explain to her that we couldn't watch her play because she was hurt so we've been waiting for you to take the court again. Grind to shine!
Here’s my take after watching her since junior year in high…..super smart and intelligent, personable, unselfish, tremendously coordinated, confident, fun to watch her play !
I’ve been watching her since her junior year in high school as well. Agree w/ everything you said. The vision and unselfish play caught my attention but her down to earth humble personality has me locked in for good 💪🏼💙
The great thing about Paige is that she is a 'TEAM' player. She gets everyone involved in the game and when needed, she can step up and make big shots when she has to. Love that game she played against NC state. She was terrific, especially in OT...I expect this years team to go all the way to the final four especially with the addition of this year freshman class including Ice and Aubrey coming back..I expect the ladies to be playing 'OLD' Uconn basketball with constant back court pressure....Go Huskies..
ACL Injury is tough. You can come back physically and be really close or even stronger than before. But being a non-contact injury, you start to question moves you’ve made tens of thousands of times in your life. The mental recovery is a massive component.
This was an EXCELLENT piece by ESPN! Wow 👏👏 so raw and real. I went to see her play at UCONN a couple years ago vs. Note Dame that was the game she got injured in the final mins I felt so bad for her then. It was coaches fault in my opinion. But she bounced back and played the end of the year and tournament. I hope she has a terrific year this year and UCONN can get back to the Final Four. Her light was dimmed last year with Caitlin’s Rise and Angels rise at LSU. And of course South Carolina w/ Boston. She might very well end up being the best pro career out of all them
I'm 43 years old and agree with this message. I am an ex athlete who never paid attention to nutrition warming up etc. I'm feeling it now. Good luck this season and take care of yourself!!
Great piece… amazing to see how Kobe Bryant has mentored so many people on sport… not just Basketball. I am hopeful that Paige Bueckers will have a great professional career 😊🏀
What a breath of fresh air. I have gotten so tired of the media trying to suck everyone in with CC's self-centered performances and AR on the court and off-the-court dramas. PG plays the right way and she is a role model for all young athletes. God Bless you Paige.
Only people who saw freshman Paige that won NPOY (only freshman ever to do that btw) and CARRIED that UCONN team to the championship game know who she is as a player, I hope she gets back and surpass that level!!!! Hoping she doesnt get any major injuries anymore!
I love Paige sm. I’ve had a lot of injury’s in my sport and sometimes it feels horrible and like I should give up but this helped sm. She described everything so perfectly
Man she’s a generational talent…womens basketball needs her. We were robbed w her playing w azzi even Lou but all her teammates geno set up his schedule expecting to have Paige this year will be great. Stay healthy & ball out no cap they’re winning it all!
I Know The Legendary Childhood GOAT R.I.P Kobe Bean Bryant Smiling In Heaven & Everytime Someone Talks About The Legendary Childhood GOAT R.I.P Kobe Bean Bryant AkA Black Mamba Angel is Smiling
She is my favorite female college basketball player of all time! Period! She will become my favorite female professional basketball player of all time (as well)! As of right now, LeBron Raymone James is my favorite male professional basketball player of all time. I love me some Paige Bueckers! ❤❤❤
Short stories are awesome. Thanks for sharing Paige way to capture it ESPN. I hope she dominates her fifth year. I wish her nothing but health and success and pray that she continues to grow her faith. She such a great example to many.
We got luv for this kid. Very classy after their team loss to Iowa. Love how she gives glory to God. Hats off to her. I did my ACL. Prevention is key. Never skip leg day. PT shows how we got there.
Became a fan of WBB coz of her, and this coming NCAA will be my first season with UConn/Paige as a fan, so I can't wait! I'm currently watching their past games and Paige interviews that makes me love her more as a player and as a person 🤧 She deserves all the love she is receiving right now and more! 🥹
I love how her power comes from within. Paige talks so passionately about her faith and giving it all to God but really it’s how good her soul is that makes the universe fond of her. She’s so pure, and her words are a source of strength just like verses.
I seen your game against USC the other day I'm glad you healed 🛐🪽 back 💯% wish you the best 🙏🏾 in your career stay strong 💪🏾 look to the sky 🌌 your always a star✨ ✨🌴🐺🐅🐅🐺🌴
@@fkap4153opinions about her body? Her mentality? Opinions about the way she’s doing? It’s seriously none of yall’s business. Your “opinions” are straight up hate, none of y’all are gonna get ahead in life. Do better
@ultravioletdiguise oh you are one of those weak minded people who thinks someone else's thoughts and beliefs can hold another person down, paige is just fine lmao I just don't like the dead scumbag she idolized
Paige Should Uses Mamba Mentality Uses That As Motivation To Be The Best Version of Your Self To Be The Best Basketball Player That You Can Be Kobe Bryant Words That He Said
after her first injury i felt that she needed to get on like a weightlifters plan, eat lots of protein and gain more muscle to protect the body. she was too lean for how lengthy she is.
Love Paige. Great perspective and openness. Wishing her the best this year.
Same Here
@@JayzoTheNextKobeBryant2.0 v
I just love this kid! She’s so humble so amazing
love paige. she didn’t deserve to go through she’s had to the last two years but i just know she’s gonna be better because of it. everyone rooting for her to be great this season!
My 7 year old daughter doesn't know too much about basketball other than I played it and she likes playing it with me. Whenever I'm watching basketball she says "I want to watch the girl huskies play" - which means she wants to watch Paige play. I showed her highlights of Paige one time to show her that she too could be one of the best girls at whatever she wants to do in the future. I had to explain to her that we couldn't watch her play because she was hurt so we've been waiting for you to take the court again. Grind to shine!
That's incredible she won't forget that
Here’s my take after watching her since junior year in high…..super smart and intelligent, personable, unselfish, tremendously coordinated, confident, fun to watch her play !
I’ve been watching her since her junior year in high school as well. Agree w/ everything you said. The vision and unselfish play caught my attention but her down to earth humble personality has me locked in for good 💪🏼💙
The great thing about Paige is that she is a 'TEAM' player. She gets everyone involved in the game and when needed, she can step up and make big shots when she has to. Love that game she played against NC state. She was terrific, especially in OT...I expect this years team to go all the way to the final four especially with the addition of this year freshman class including Ice and Aubrey coming back..I expect the ladies to be playing 'OLD' Uconn basketball with constant back court pressure....Go Huskies..
ACL Injury is tough. You can come back physically and be really close or even stronger than before. But being a non-contact injury, you start to question moves you’ve made tens of thousands of times in your life. The mental recovery is a massive component.
This was an EXCELLENT piece by ESPN! Wow 👏👏 so raw and real. I went to see her play at UCONN a couple years ago vs. Note Dame that was the game she got injured in the final mins I felt so bad for her then. It was coaches fault in my opinion. But she bounced back and played the end of the year and tournament. I hope she has a terrific year this year and UCONN can get back to the Final Four. Her light was dimmed last year with Caitlin’s Rise and Angels rise at LSU. And of course South Carolina w/ Boston. She might very well end up being the best pro career out of all them
Angel? Really? cmon lol
Can we stop selling out already ? Dayyummm.
I’m here cause I Seen Kobe & I left appreciating her more !
#RIPMAMBA
I'm 43 years old and agree with this message. I am an ex athlete who never paid attention to nutrition warming up etc. I'm feeling it now. Good luck this season and take care of yourself!!
She actually figured this out at a young age and I'm so happy she is spreading it!!
How can you not admire this kid? ❤❤
Torn my ACL in game on the day right before Paige’s season debut. This video really helped me put myself together.
She's so awesome her Faith is a beautiful thing to hear about. Rooting for you sis!
Great piece… amazing to see how Kobe Bryant has mentored so many people on sport… not just Basketball. I am hopeful that Paige Bueckers will have a great professional career 😊🏀
this woman is simply amazing..
Great kid, and I was saddened to see her injuries. College hoops is better with her in it so I hope she’s able to stay healthy.
Mamba Mentality is the best mindset to have if you want to achieve the best version of yourself 💯
Kobe Bryant Muse 666 workout no it’s not evil it’s a blueprint to be GREAT
Kobe was trash nobody should look up to that scumbag
She’s so great! ❤ I love her mentality and how strong she is ❤
So many Kobe stans in this generation of mens & womens hoops. I love it!
What a breath of fresh air. I have gotten so tired of the media trying to suck everyone in with CC's self-centered performances and AR on the court and off-the-court dramas. PG plays the right way and she is a role model for all young athletes. God Bless you Paige.
Not a UConn fan. But I am a fan of Paige and her game. She is the future of the game. Glad she’s back. Much respect all the best.
Incredible story. Congrats Paige on getting back to it and coming back stronger than ever. @ESPN you had some rookies shooting/lighting this interview
Its crazy how much more inspiring and important ppl become once they die..
Only people who saw freshman Paige that won NPOY (only freshman ever to do that btw) and CARRIED that UCONN team to the championship game know who she is as a player, I hope she gets back and surpass that level!!!! Hoping she doesnt get any major injuries anymore!
UConn stand up🙌🏽 can’t wait to see Paige and Azzi back in action
my favourite College basketball player, hope nothing but the best for you this season Paige and same for Uconn, let's go Huskies !! 🥳💙
I love Paige sm. I’ve had a lot of injury’s in my sport and sometimes it feels horrible and like I should give up but this helped sm. She described everything so perfectly
Man she’s a generational talent…womens basketball needs her. We were robbed w her playing w azzi even Lou but all her teammates geno set up his schedule expecting to have Paige this year will be great. Stay healthy & ball out no cap they’re winning it all!
I Know The Legendary Childhood GOAT R.I.P Kobe Bean Bryant Smiling In Heaven & Everytime Someone Talks About The Legendary Childhood GOAT R.I.P Kobe Bean Bryant AkA Black Mamba Angel is Smiling
How could anyone hate on her? She’s always so positive I’m glad that the hate doesn’t get to her
She is my favorite female college basketball player of all time! Period! She will become my favorite female professional basketball player of all time (as well)! As of right now, LeBron Raymone James is my favorite male professional basketball player of all time. I love me some Paige Bueckers! ❤❤❤
Short stories are awesome. Thanks for sharing Paige way to capture it ESPN. I hope she dominates her fifth year. I wish her nothing but health and success and pray that she continues to grow her faith. She such a great example to many.
I love watching her play ! You can just see how much she loves the game.
I wish Paige Bueckers good luck this season and stay healthy
It's time for Paige to take her crown back. God bless.
We got luv for this kid. Very classy after their team loss to Iowa. Love how she gives glory to God. Hats off to her. I did my ACL. Prevention is key. Never skip leg day. PT shows how we got there.
Became a fan of WBB coz of her, and this coming NCAA will be my first season with UConn/Paige as a fan, so I can't wait! I'm currently watching their past games and Paige interviews that makes me love her more as a player and as a person 🤧
She deserves all the love she is receiving right now and more! 🥹
Not very often, but once in a while, ESPN does something good.
Love you PB. Gonna be one helluva comeback 🦾
She’s absolutely amazing and is gonna go so far in life🙌❤️
Outside of Maya Moore, Paige is my favorite Huskie of all time! And Im a S. Carolina Gamecock ! I want her to be successful in the WNBA.
Am I the only one that notice she said, " this year, next year. I'm coming up on the last couple of years. We can make it happen." 7:20 mark
I think she is so strong.
i love Paige Bueckers 💕🏀
Hope your knee heals 110% and you have a great comeback season......Love the new look with eye makeup....WOW Girl! You are a WINNER!
She’s on a mission you could see it in her eyes leeeeeets gooooo!!!!
Great interview. Great encouragement
Flat out Gorgeous, Baller, Character, Faith, UConn Paige B....Lets Go💪🏾😎🔥
She’s gonna kill it this year
Just me coming back to this video every time I felt sad
If she can stay healthy, she’s one of the best female basketball players in the world. Good luck this year!
I love her she's great at basketball 🏀 and coming back is an inspiration and plus she's so cute 🥰
Stay strong Paige Kobe & Gigi are by your side #HatersgonnaHate
Hopefully she can help Uconn win it all in her last year with the team.
2nd to last
@@b2bfusion Isn't she a senior?
@@shawnthorington7723 yes she is - she has an extra covid year of eligibility
Never Forgotten.💗
Good luck next season Paige. I'm happy you stay at UConn for another year and hope you win that championship.
She has the most BEAUTIFUL HEART!!!!!
She's a star, and a basketball player.
Wholesome, beautiful, beautiful soul, one of the greatest Eva!
Paige is a great person. She is humble and a good person.
We love you Paige!
I Wanna Wish Paige The Best This Year!
I love how her power comes from within. Paige talks so passionately about her faith and giving it all to God but really it’s how good her soul is that makes the universe fond of her. She’s so pure, and her words are a source of strength just like verses.
WOW, Im so impressed with how well spoken Paige is these days!
Love Paige She's a Great Basketball Player!!
Paige is incredibly self-aware and refreshingly honest. What an impressive and admirable human being!!
I seen your game against USC the other day I'm glad you healed 🛐🪽 back 💯% wish you the best 🙏🏾 in your career stay strong 💪🏾 look to the sky 🌌 your always a star✨ ✨🌴🐺🐅🐅🐺🌴
She Is A GREAT TALENT greatest of luck 2 this young women...gonna b a problem in the W
Some of the mean, even hateful, comments! Some of you need to look into your hearts and ask where this is coming from.
Lol people are allowed to have differing opinions it's perfectly fine
@@fkap4153opinions about her body? Her mentality? Opinions about the way she’s doing? It’s seriously none of yall’s business. Your “opinions” are straight up hate, none of y’all are gonna get ahead in life. Do better
@ultravioletdiguise oh you are one of those weak minded people who thinks someone else's thoughts and beliefs can hold another person down, paige is just fine lmao I just don't like the dead scumbag she idolized
So motivational, man. Loved watching this. Future #1 pick
Great interview. Thank you ❤️
aaaaa paigeeee don't cry 😭
Why am I crying 🥹🥹🥺
This is another reason he is top 3
As a Connecticut resident myself just like her I must say this woman is beautiful
Love the video… the music sucks tho it makes me feel like somebody died, or I’m about to get a massage
Can't wait to see her succeed and kill it this year🔥🙏🏾!!!
I’m ready for the comeback
Praying for you 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Paige Should Uses Mamba Mentality Uses That As Motivation To Be The Best Version of Your Self To Be The Best Basketball Player That You Can Be Kobe Bryant Words That He Said
yu are a blessing on n off da kourt kontinue to do whatchu doin with faith
I just want to see her play and be happy
I remember ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥🚀♾ just keep going
I both pray to God, I wish you success this year 🤍🙏
I Love You Paige You’ll Remind Them This Year I Really Believe That
The only thing I was surprised at is Paige talking about her haters. What is there possibly to hate about Paige?
Oh trust me Paige got some haters, and I'm not talking about me or you because she's one of my favorite Uconn players
There are always Haters when you're successful!
Thanks for sharing this, Paige! You are a true champion, and that’s bigger than basketball!!
Great story 🙏🙏🙏✊✊✊❤️❤️❤️
Love Paige bucekers she is a great basketball player 👏
Happy to see Paige healthy again and tearing the game up like she never left. Real ones know she’s been HER since Day 1!
I love her sm❤
A real BALLER
Love her❤❤
she sounds like she would have a dope mix tape
after her first injury i felt that she needed to get on like a weightlifters plan, eat lots of protein and gain more muscle to protect the body. she was too lean for how lengthy she is.
Go Paige!
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Paige, thank you so much for sharing your story. Such a raw piece. Hope you and UConn win another Natty. Good luck and HAVE FUN!!!
I just love this young lady