\u2014 Moreau Sports Media Prod Co. (@MoreauSportsCo) November 6, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cPaige is special,” Fernandez said Thursday. “Rookie of the year and one of the faces of the league. I like her with the ball in her hands and the ball not in her hands. Everybody knows it\u2019s not a secret, Geno and I have known each other for a long time\u2026he was very plain and simple when he talked to me about Paige.”<\/p>\n Fernandez said Bueckers has an ample amount of time to grow, making her a fascinating project to help develop.<\/p>\n Sep 11, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5) makes a jump shot against the Phoenix Mercury during the second half at College Park Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images \/ Jerome Miron-Imagn Images<\/p>\n “Great players want to be coached, she wants to be coached and held accountable,” Fernandez added. “I\u2019m really excited to get to work with her because Geno said, ‘There\u2019s a shot you want her to make, she\u2019ll make it.\u201d It\u2019s not only important developing a relationship with her but everyone on the roster.”<\/p>\n Fernandez echoed how excited he is to maintain his consistency by winning at the WNBA level, beginning with a collective team effort.<\/p>\n READ MORE: Ranking 10 Dallas Wings wins this season; which comes No. 1?<\/a><\/p>\n Jose Fernandez on leaving USF<\/p>\n \u201cThe WNBA and where it\u2019s at right now\u2026come to a franchise that is so supported and the roster that it has right now\u2026and a brand new practice facility, an arena downtown\u2026why not? I came here for one reason\u2026I came here to win because I believe in\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/4aA80ZTnRx<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Moreau Sports Media Prod Co. (@MoreauSportsCo) November 6, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cThe WNBA and where it\u2019s at right now\u2026come to a franchise that is so supported and the roster that it has right now\u2026and a brand new practice facility, an arena downtown\u2026why not? I came here for one reason\u2026I came here to win because I believe in ownership, franchise, and the front office.”<\/p>\n Wings general manager Curt Miller was not satisfied with this past season, but he does believe that the team has a chance to turn the corner with stars such as Bueckers.<\/p>\n Curt Miller on Dallas Wings <\/p>\n \u201cYes, it was last year (making the playoffs being a goal) \u2026despite our youth and the decisions I had to make when injuries started to mount\u2026we had to collaborate with players\u2026one of the fun things last year was collaborating with Paige on player\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/gh9j6hqJ05<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Moreau Sports Media Prod Co. (@MoreauSportsCo) November 6, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cYes, it was last year (making the playoffs being a goal) \u2026despite our youth and the decisions I had to make when injuries started to mount\u2026we had to collaborate with players\u2026one of the fun things last year was collaborating with Paige on player movement\u2026 we ask our players all the time what they feel,” Miller said.<\/p>\n Fernandez did make a promise that should fire up Wings fans for the franchise’s immediate future.<\/p>\n “”This won’t be the same Dallas Wings my brother,” Fernandez said. “Change is coming and we’re going to win.”<\/p>\n Miller says he trusts Fernandez to get the franchise back on track.<\/p>\n Curt Miller on Dallas Wings coaching job <\/p>\n \u201cThis job wasn\u2019t for everyone\u2026 this job is a tough job\u2026 the expectation that comes right now with the Dallas job is extremely high, and that scared people\u2026that motivated Jos\u00e9 in our conversations\u2026we talked about how difficult it\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/VBjChdytvY<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Moreau Sports Media Prod Co. (@MoreauSportsCo) November 6, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cThis job wasn\u2019t for everyone,” Miller said. “This job is a tough job. The expectation that comes right now with the Dallas job is extremely high, and that scared people. That motivated Jos\u00e9 in our conversations. We talked about how difficult it is. There were very, very accomplished coaches I spoke to, and I could tell how tough this job is because of the scrutiny that comes with it.”<\/p>\n READ MORE: Jose Fernandez hire could lead Dallas Wings to surprise WNBA Draft choice<\/a><\/p>\n Stick with\u00a0WingsGameday\u00a0for more\u00a0FREE coverage of the Dallas Wings<\/a>\u00a0throughout the offseason.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n