Chiney Ogwumike didn't hold back when reacting to the Dallas Wings' handling of their No. 1 overall pick, Azzi Fudd. And honestly, she's got a point worth listening to.

The Wings selected Fudd out of UConn in the 2026 WNBA Draft—a move that typically signals a franchise is ready to build around a new star. But in their season opener, Fudd didn't start. She played 17 minutes off the bench and attempted just two shots. For a No. 1 pick, that's raising eyebrows across the league.

Ogwumike, a former WNBA star turned analyst, didn't mince words on her show, Chiney Today. "Playing 17 minutes and only shooting the ball twice is something that should never happen with your number one pick," she said. "She needs to have the opportunity to create her own destiny."

She added, "You have the number one pick, and the last thing you want is for her not to feel completely confident. Azzi Fudd is the best shooter we've seen in a long time, she's a pure shooter. You don't want to create that lack of confidence in your number one pick."

It's a fair critique. For a franchise that just invested its future in a player, the debut raised questions about how they plan to develop her. To be fair, Fudd isn't your typical ball-dominant No. 1 pick. She's known more for her elite shooting and off-ball movement than for creating her own shot. In the opener, she kept the ball moving when she wasn't open—a sign of unselfishness, but also a missed opportunity to let her find a rhythm.

Still, if the Wings are serious about building around Fudd and Paige Bueckers, they'll need to get her more involved. Minutes and shot attempts will likely increase as the season unfolds, but for now, the plan feels a bit uncertain. As Ogwumike suggests, confidence is key—and the best way to build it is to let your top pick play like one.