Caitlin Clark loses spot to Paige Bueckers as WNBA GMs’ franchise player

WNBA general managers have spoken, and their preferred franchise player is not Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark. The WNBA released its annual GM survey ahead of the league’s 30th season, which tips off May 8 . The poll covered a multitude of league-related topics.

Among the categories, GMs answered who they would prefer as a franchise cornerstone. MORE: Caitlin Clark’s ‘insane’ pass to Sophie Cunningham is a must-see “If you were starting a franchise today and could sign any player in the WNBA, who would it be? ” the poll read.

Dallas Wings star and reigning Rookie of the Year Paige Bueckers topped the results with 33 percent of the votes. Clark came in second, tied with four-time MVP A’ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces at 20 percent each. Dominique Malonga of the Seattle Storm finished third at 13 percent.

Breanna Stewart of the New York Liberty and Napheesa Collier of the Minnesota Lynx also received votes. GM survey snub could fuel Caitlin Clark heading into Year 3 Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark reacts to her logo being on the back of her court chair. Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images The shift is a stark contrast to last year’s survey.