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What impressed Sabrina Ionescu most about Liberty in 2026

The New York Liberty’s 2026 WNBA season ended in disappointment after a semifinal sweep by the Atlanta Dream, but star guard Sabrina Ionescu singled out her team’s resilience as the most impressive aspect of the year. Despite finishing the regular season with a 26-18 record as the No.

8 seed, the Liberty defied expectations by sweeping the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx in the first round, showcasing their championship-caliber depth. Though their postseason run fell short, Ionescu praised the team’s professionalism and adaptability amid constant challenges, including roster changes and emotional highs and lows.

The franchise, led by Ionescu alongside Breanna Stewart and Jonquel Jones, had earlier claimed the Commissioner’s Cup before their early exit left questions about the future. Ionescu’s reflection highlighted a locker room that remained united despite setbacks, even as the abrupt loss to Atlanta marked the end of their title defense.

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