The New York Liberty are a storied WNBA team based in New York City, competing in the Eastern Conference. Founded in 1997 as one of the league’s original teams, the Liberty have been a cornerstone of the WNBA’s growth. They achieved significant success in the early years, reaching the WNBA Finals in 1997, 1999, and 2002, but have yet to secure a championship. Known for their competitive spirit and passionate fan base, the Liberty have seen standout players like Sabrina Ionescu and Tina Charles lead the team. They play their home games at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Conference | Eastern |
| Division | Eastern |
| Founded | 1997 |
| History | New York Liberty (1997–present) |
| Arena | Barclays Center |
| Location | Brooklyn, New York |
| Team Colors | Liberty Green, Black, White |
| President | Isiah Thomas |
| General Manager | Jonathan Kolb |
| Head Coach | Sandy Brondello |
| Ownership | Joe Tsai (Owner) |
| Affiliation(s) | None |
| Championships | 0 |
| Conference Titles | 3 (1997, 1999, 2002) |
| Division Titles | 6 (1999, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2011, 2015) |
| Retired Numbers | 1 (25) |
| Website | www.nyliberty.com |
| Year | Position | Points | Manager | Top Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 5th | 15 | Bill Laimbeer | Tina Charles |
| 2015 | 4th | 22 | Bill Laimbeer | Tina Charles |
| 2016 | 6th | 21 | Bill Laimbeer | Tina Charles |
| 2017 | 7th | 20 | Bill Laimbeer | Tina Charles |
| 2018 | 5th | 19 | Katie Smith | Tina Charles |
| 2019 | 2nd | 22 | Walt Hopkins | Tina Charles |
| 2020 | 7th | 12 | Walt Hopkins | Sabrina Ionescu |
| 2021 | 6th | 16 | Walt Hopkins | Sabrina Ionescu |
| 2022 | 4th | 22 | Sandy Brondello | Sabrina Ionescu |
| 2023 | 3rd | 24 | Sandy Brondello | Sabrina Ionescu |
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