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2 unusual facts about New York Liberty


Tully Bevilaqua

In 2005, she signed with the Indiana Fever, and led them to a #2 seed in the playoffs, where they swept the New York Liberty in two games, but in turn were swept by the Connecticut Sun in the Eastern Conference Finals.

Yelena Baranova

She is a former Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) player, where she became the first player from Europe in 1997 WNBA inaugural season, the first All-Star from Russia in 2001 and played for the New York Liberty until the 2005 season.


2005 Maccabiah Games

In women's basketball, Shay Doron, who two years later signed with the WNBA New York Liberty, led the USA to a 5–0 record and a gold medal, and was selected Maccabiah MVP.

Crystal Robinson

Crystal Robinson (born January 22, 1974), is a former American Basketball League All-Star for the Colorado Explosion and Women's National Basketball Association player who played for the Washington Mystics and New York Liberty.

Doris Burke

She has been the lead analyst for ESPN's coverage of the WNBA, and since 1997 has been the primary radio and television voice of the New York Liberty.

Teresa Weatherspoon

Teresa Gaye Weatherspoon (born December 8, 1965 in Pineland, Texas) is a former American Women's National Basketball Association player who played for the New York Liberty and Los Angeles Sparks and is currently the head basketball coach of the Louisiana Tech Lady Techsters.


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