The Dallas Wings were defeated 112-78 by the Las Vegas Aces on Friday night in their preseason opener at Notre Dame. Dallas held an early lead but Las Vegas took control in the second quarter and did not look back.

The comparison between Clark and Bueckers took no time to grab the attention of WNBA fans on social media this preseason, and there is no doubt it will continue throughout Bueckers' rookie campaign. They will meet for the first time when the Wings face the Fever on June 27.

WNBA rookies are living the dream—until reality sets in. While stars like Paige Bueckers and Caitlin Clark light up the league, their rookie contracts are shockingly low. This video breaks down the numbers behind the WNBA’s rookie pay scale,