\u2014 Underdog WNBA (@UnderdogWNBA) September 22, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n This news comes during a shocking yet rather unusual time for the league as a whole. Social media is in a frenzy over the New York Liberty choosing to fire a championship-winning coach in Sandy Brondello, yet Koclanes is still tasked with leading his team out of a huge hole next season.<\/p>\n Fans aren’t just fed up with the Wings’ decision-making. It’s a holistic issue incredibly difficult to even quantify, as one fan described.<\/p>\n Aug 24, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Wings head coach Chris Koclanes reacts against the Golden State Valkyries during the first half at College Park Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images \/ Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images<\/p>\n “Dallas Wings is not a serious organization,” the fan wrote. “<\/a>They can not afford a 1-10 start again. If that happens, Chris Koclanes needs to be FIRED by midseason. No more chances\/ excuses. The fandom shouldn’t be nice & I will personally fly to Dallas & start the booing again.”<\/p>\n The tweet was one of several voicing concerns about the decision, especially with how it could impact soon-to-be second-year guard Paige Bueckers. <\/p>\n Nevertheless, Koclanes told reporters in August how much he enjoys coaching Bueckers on a nightly basis.<\/p>\n READ MORE: Paige Bueckers, Arike Ogunbowale detail Dallas Wings relationship<\/a><\/p>\n Dallas coach Chris Koclanes has high praise for Paige Bueckers \ud83d\udde3\ufe0f<\/p>\n Via iragorawaraa\/TT pic.twitter.com\/K2xn81UIhv<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Just Women\u2019s Sports (@justwsports) August 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n “To be able to coach somebody like [Paige] has made be better,” Koclanes said. “It’s not just lip service.”<\/p>\n Sep 11, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5) celebrates after the game against the Phoenix Mercury at College Park Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images \/ Jerome Miron-Imagn Images<\/p>\n Koclanes says Bueckers’ unselfishness is what sets her apart, only marking a sign of things to come.<\/p>\n “That last play of the game, everyone\u2019s like, ‘You need to shoot that ball, ‘\u2026she trusts her teammates. She\u2019s going to pass that ball 10 times out of 10, because it\u2019s the right play. To have someone like that as the future of the organization, we\u2019re extremely lucky,” Koclanes said Aug. 20.<\/a><\/p>\n Bueckers has not commented on the Wings retaining Koclanes, but with the way she has continued to support her teammates and coaching staff only assumes that her mindset has yet to change.<\/p>\n For now, the offseason rolls on in Texas. For Bueckers, though, her next order of business is to conquer “Unrivaled.”<\/a><\/p>\n It’s unclear whether the Wings can find their footing to turn things around next year. However, they are taking a massive risk with a coach whose team is still in rebuild mode with their franchise player essentially carrying them on a game-by-game basis.<\/p>\n If it’s sustainable is only a matter of time, but results have to show.<\/p>\n READ MORE: Paige Bueckers joins icons in WNBA history after winning Rookie of the Year<\/a><\/p>\n Stick with\u00a0WingsGameday\u00a0for more\u00a0FREE coverage of the Dallas Wings<\/a>\u00a0throughout the 2025 Season.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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