The Dallas Wings played perhaps their most anticipated game of the season on Friday against the Indiana Fever, and despite superstar guard Caitlin Clark being sidelined, the celebrities were out in full force.
Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving side under the basket for the WNBA game between the Dallas Wings and Indiana Fever at the American Airlines Center in Dallas on Friday, June 27, 2025. Chris Torres ctorres@star-telegram.com
Dallas Mavericks first round pick Cooper Flagg, middle, sits in his suite during the second half of the WNBA game between the Dallas Wings and Indiana Fever at the American Airlines Center in Dallas on Friday, June 27, 2025. Chris Torres ctorres@star-telegram.com
Kyrie Irving and Mark Cuban at the Dallas Wings’ matchup against the Indiana Fever at the American Airlines Center. pic.twitter.com/8cnEF2M9GO
Before the season started, Wings guard Paige Bueckers, who calls Irving her favorite NBA player, said she hoped the All-NBA guard would attend a game this season.
Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving, left, and Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers, right, greet each other following the WNBA game between the Dallas Wings and Indiana Fever at the American Airlines Center in Dallas on Friday, June 27, 2025. Chris Torres ctorres@star-telegram.com
Dallas Cowboys star defender Micah Parsons and Texas Rangers and National Baseball Hall of Famers Adrian Beltre and Ivan “Pudge” Rodriguez also were there.
Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons sits court side during an WNBA game between the Dallas Wings and Indiana Fever at the American Airlines Center in Dallas on Friday, June 27, 2025. Chris Torres ctorres@star-telegram.com
Former Texas Rangers catcher Pudge Rodriguez sits court side during the first half of a WNBA game between the Dallas Wings and Indiana Fever at the American Airlines Center in Dallas on Friday, June 27, 2025. Chris Torres ctorres@star-telegram.com
WNBA Legend and Hall of Famer Cynthia Cooper got an ovation after being shown on the Jumbotron as the game neared halftime.
Detroit Pistons superstar Cade Cunningham was in attendance as well.
Detroit Pistons forward Cade Cunningham arrives for a WNBA game between the Dallas Wings and Indiana Fever at the American Airlines Center in Dallas on Friday, June 27, 2025. Chris Torres ctorres@star-telegram.com
The Wings came into Friday’s game having won three of their last four games after starting the season 1-11.
This story was originally published June 27, 2025 at 7:53 PM.
Lawrence Dow is a digital sports reporter from Philadelphia. He graduated with a master’s degree in journalism from USC. He’s passionate about movies and is always looking for a great book. He covers the Texas Rangers and other sports.
