Usain Bolt Becomes Latest Superstar to Join Paige Bueckers' Hype Train

The former Jamaican sprinter says he's a big fan of the Dallas Wings guard and plans to get season tickets to see more of her games.

Feb. 8, 2026 at 3:55pm

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Former Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt, considered one of the greatest athletes of all time, has become the latest high-profile figure to join the hype train for Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers. Bolt said he's a big fan of Bueckers and plans to get season tickets to see more of her games this season. Bueckers, who is entering her second WNBA season, has already developed a strong following among fans despite the Wings' struggles last year.

Why it matters

Bolt's endorsement of Bueckers is a significant boost for the young star, as the sprinter's fame and influence could help raise her profile even further. Bueckers has already shown she can captivate WNBA fans, and Bolt's support could help introduce her to an even wider audience.

The details

Bolt was in attendance at a recent Wings game and said he enjoyed the experience greatly. He revealed that he and his team have been to several Wings games in Dallas and plan to get season tickets this season so they can see more of Bueckers in action. Bueckers, for her part, has expressed gratitude for the support she's received from fans, even as she acknowledges she can't personally respond to every fan.

  • Bolt attended a Wings game on February 3, 2026.
  • Bueckers is entering her second WNBA season in 2026.

The players

Usain Bolt

A former Jamaican sprinter who is considered one of the greatest athletes of all time, having won eight Olympic gold medals.

Paige Bueckers

A guard for the Dallas Wings who is entering her second WNBA season in 2026 after a standout rookie campaign.

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What they’re saying

“Yeah, I'm definitely a fan [of Paige Bueckers]. We support Dallas. You know, we've been to a few games in Dallas. We actually are getting season tickets this season, so I look forward to seeing many more games.”

— Usain Bolt (si.com)

“Yeah, it's super surreal. Just for people to continue to support my journey and support me every single step of the way. It makes me very appreciative of that. Also, in a way, I feel bad because I can't show love and get back to every single one of them, and sign their pictures, sign autographs, take pictures with every single one of them. So I feel bad in that aspect. But I do want them to know that I really appreciate their support.”

— Paige Bueckers, Dallas Wings Guard (NBC Sports)

What’s next

Bueckers and the Dallas Wings will look to build on her strong rookie season and capitalize on the growing hype around the team as they aim to return to the playoffs in 2026.

The takeaway

Usain Bolt's endorsement of Paige Bueckers is a testament to the young star's rising profile and the excitement she has generated around the WNBA. As Bueckers enters her second season, the support of a global icon like Bolt could help propel her to even greater heights and further cement her status as one of the league's most captivating players.