Liberty Notebook: Chris DeMarco, players talk fine tuning offense, team’s $600 million valuation & more
The New York Liberty are working to refine their new offensive system under coach Chris DeMarco ahead of the WNBA season's start. Players like Sabrina Ionescu acknowledge the learning curve, noting poor execution in their first preseason game but expressing confidence in gradual improvement. The team's recent $600 million valuation underscores its growing prominence in the league.
- ▪The Liberty's preseason game against the Connecticut Sun was their final chance to adjust their offense before the regular season.
- ▪Sabrina Ionescu said the team executed the new offense correctly less than 30 percent of the time in their first preseason game.
- ▪Offseason additions Satou Sabally and Rebecca Allen missed the game due to reconditioning, while other players were overseas.
- ▪The new offensive system emphasizes structure and spacing, a shift from Sandy Brondello’s previous read-and-react approach.
- ▪The Liberty recently achieved a $600 million valuation, highlighting the team's rising financial and competitive status.
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