Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers are two of the most popular young stars of the WNBA. Both of them are currently in Berlin as part of Team USA, which is looking to snag its fifth straight gold medal at the competition.<\/p>\n
While the two stars are yet to start for Team USA, Bueckers and Clark shared a hilarious pre-game ritual before their team\u2019s group-stage clash against Italy.<\/p>\n
WNBA Fans React To Paige Bueckers, Caitlin Clark Warm-up Shenanigans<\/p>\n
Team USA sailed past China in their first game<\/a>, 94-61, prompting a range of fans to call for Clark to start their next game against Italy. While that did not happen, Clark did share a hilarious pre-game routine with Bueckers.<\/p>\n The two were initially seen running alongside each other, with a beaming Clark mirroring the Dallas Wings star. Later, they stood shoulder to shoulder and were seen laughing together, and a clip of the moment quickly went viral.<\/p>\n Reactions on social media immediately poured in. One fan claimed that the World Cup should simply never end as it allows some of the WNBA\u2019s best players to play alongside each other, writing<\/a>, \u201cOh World Cup, I love you please never end.\u201d<\/p>\n Meanwhile, another user pointed out that the two were firmly part of the WNBA\u2019s future. \u201cWNBA future is exciting to watch,\u201d they wrote<\/a>.<\/p>\n Another social media user compared<\/a> the duo to Stephen Curry and LeBron James at an NBA All-Star Game.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, another fan questioned the media reports of the two players not getting along with each other, writing<\/a>, \u201c\u2018Paige can\u2019t stand that girl\u2019 but yet when they\u2019re together it\u2019s just two zero year olds being silly.<\/p>\n Another user praised their friendship, writing<\/a>, \u201cBESTIES.\u201d<\/p>\n Finally, another fan claimed that the two were merely making sure viewers were not left disappointed, writing<\/a>, \u201cThe duo everyone wanted, making sure nobody is disappointed.\u201d<\/p>\n Needless to say, there have been plenty of calls from fans to start the likes of Clark and Angel Reese, especially, with Bueckers largely expected to continue making an impact from off the bench.<\/p>\n