Sara Jane Gamelli\/Ballislife<\/sup><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\u201cStewie\u2019s first season with the New York Liberty has been nothing short of historic on every level,\u201d said Liberty General Manager Jonathan Kolb. \u201cThe constant resiliency, belief, selflessness, toughness, and professionalism she has brought to the Liberty on a nightly basis is an incredibly rare combination \u2013 culminating in such a special season, both personally and collectively,\" General Manager Jonathan Kolb told reporters in a press release. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Prior to game two against Connecticut, Breanna Stewart arrived at the Barclays Center with family, alongside WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert. Present was her daughter Ruby, along with her Wife, Marta Xargay. In a packed media room, her teammates were in attendance, including coach Sandy Brondello, and Liberty owners Joe Tsai, and Clara Wu Tsai. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"The Liberty have come a long way since I joined the league, in building a true championship mentality\", Engelbert told the press. \"Back in February, when Stewie [Stewart] took advantage of free agency to begin a new journey, she said, I decided to go New York because I want to continue to be great.\" With those words, Stewart held up her promise and commitment to continue greatness in addition to transforming the WNBA. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Shortly after receiving the MVP trophy, Stewart accredited the organization, along with her coaches, and teammates. \"I'm grateful for my teammates, my coaches, and our front office [Claire Wu Tsai, Joe Tsai].\" <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Breanna Stewart credits her wife, daughter and family<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Back in 2018, when Breanna Stewart won her first WNBA MVP, her life was drastically different. She was settled in Seattle, at the beginning of her career. Five years later, Stewart has a strong foundation that surrounds her, including wife Marta Xargay, her daughter Ruby, and another child on the way. With her father and grandparents present, Stewart elaborated on the importance of family, and what it means to share this moment with her daughter, Ruby. <\/p>\n\n\n\n