New York - New York's first championship flag in liberal history slowly rises from the ground to the permanent residence of Barclays Center afters.
The final part of last year's title was celebrated on Saturday until the team's 2025 season against Las Vegas Ace. The green banner found its position above the court and the player looked at the player in surprise.
Minutes before the team members win the championship ring. Breanna Stewart walked up to receive her ring, holding her hand with 3-year-old daughter Ruby and 1-year-old son Theo. It was Stewart's third title, with Seattle winning two titles, but her kids came for the first time.
Sabrina Ionescu was the first draft pick of 2020, the last player to be introduced and received long-term applause from the sold-out crowd.
"We are so grateful, thank you for your participation in our championship journey," Ionescu told the crowd. "We have to transport it back. We need the energy of love and support."
New York is the last item in the initial franchise that is still winning the championship. Freedom did this dramatically, beating Minnesota Links in last year’s decisive Game 5.
Liberty co-owner Clara Wu Tsai said at the ceremony that freedom is “the best that represents New York City. Creativity, courage, noise and resilience.”
Then, she went on to say, it was “our first champion, but not our last one.”
During the wedding, Aces stayed in the locker room. Coach Becky Hammon, who played in the league early in her freelance game, said during Friday's practice that she was in a mess.
"I have a lot of respect for this organization," she said. "I have a lot of respect for Joe (Tsai) and Clara. I think they were the best team last year, and the best team got the ring."
Chelsea Gray. He was part of three championship teams and was at the place when he played for Los Angeles. Sparks lost to Lynx in the WNBA finals at Minnesota and began the 2018 season at Minnesota.
She hit a buzzer, won the opener, and ruined the Minnesota night that year. She hopes to do the same on Saturday.
"It's an incentive, and the visiting team always tries to destroy the ring at night," Gray said.