00:00The New York Liberty, they just got even stronger. Earlier this week, the team announced the signing of former Finals MVP, Emma Miesemann. And look, this move could be the piece that pushes them from contenders to dynasty builders. Miesemann isn't just a name. She's a winner, a WNBA champion, a Eurobasket gold medalist, and a player who fits into this Liberty system pretty seamlessly.
00:22Offensively, she brings a rare blend of skill and poise. She's a 6'4 forward who can shoot it, pass it, and make plays out of the high post. She's a career 52% field goal shooter and can stretch defenses with her mid-range and spot-up ability.
00:36And let's not forget her playmaking. She averaged five assists per game in her last full WNBA season as a forward. That's special dime-dropping, folks.
00:44Now, think about her fit on this roster. She gives the Liberty a second unit that can run the same sets with the same efficiency.
00:52Breonna Stewart and Jonquil Jones, they can now get a breather. And Miesemann steps in to keep the offense fluid.
00:58Her basketball IQ, elite. On the defensive end, she's not a shot blocker per se, but she's smart, disciplined, team defender, and she rotates, communicates, and understands schemes at a high level.
01:10She's been in a variety of defensive systems in the W and internationally and always adapts.
01:16So, what does this mean for the Liberty? Well, they're deeper, they're more versatile, and they're better equipped to repeat.
01:23Remember last year, they took down a very deep Minnesota Lynx team to win it all, and that wasn't easy.
01:29The Lynx, they brought firepower and balance, and the Liberty, they had to dig deep to match that.
01:33Adding Miesemann gives up another answer, another option in high-stakes moments, another player who's been there and has won.
01:42So, are they the favorites to win it all again in 2025? Well, right now, it's hard to argue otherwise.
01:48The Mercury, they're going to have a say. The Lynx, they're still a serious threat with the current best record in the W.
01:54But the Liberty, they've added a champion to a championship core, and that might just be enough to go back-to-back.
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