June 23 In the Eastern Conference semifinals, the Liberty, as huge underdogs, faced the defending champion Detroit Shock in a best-of-three series. Eastern Conference Venus Lacy (C) is activated from injured list.

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The 2004 season saw Hammon replacing Weatherspoon as the team's starting point guard.

Teamed with Robinson, Phillips and an emerging Sue Wicks, who was once a back-up to Lobo at forward but made the 2000 All-Star game, Weatherspoon and the Liberty subsequently returned to the finals in 2000 and 2002, but lost once again to the Comets and to the Los Angeles Sparks, respectively. 1999 New York Liberty Statistics. The New York Liberty is an American professional basketball team based in the New York metropolitan area, playing in the Eastern Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). Roster and Stats for the WNBA's 1998 New York Liberty Team and Opponent Stats Table G MP FG FGA FG% 3P 3PA 3P% 2P 2PA 2P% FT FTA FT% ORB DRB TRB AST STL … New York Liberty. All games (excluding blackout games, which are available on ESPN3.com) are broadcast to the WNBA LiveAccess game feeds on the league website. Subscribe to our Free Newsletter, This Month in Sports ReferenceFind out when we add a feature or make a change. Pat Coyle is named Assistant Coach. June 3 The team is owned by Joe Tsai, the majority owner of the Brooklyn Nets. Lobo was a starter for two seasons but was injured in 1999, and her injuries eventually led to her retirement several seasons later. Rhonda Blades (G) is selected by the Detroit Shock in the first round (first overall) of the 1998 WNBA Expansion Draft. Carol Blazejowski is named Vice President and General Manager of the New York WNBA team. In the 2009 WNBA Draft, the Liberty selected local favorite Kia Vaughn from Rutgers. [14] They chose Sabrina Ionescu as the first pick, with Megan Walker and Jazmine Jones selected later in that round. The Liberty ended up playing in the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey for their 2011, 2012, and 2013 seasons while the renovations were ongoing. Copyright © 2000-2020 Sports Reference LLC. [6], On August 2, 2015, during halftime at the game against the Seattle Storm, the New York Liberty inducted WNBA legend Becky Hammon into the Liberty's Ring of Honor. Jump to navigation Jump to search. The Liberty have qualified for the WNBA Playoffs in fourteen of its twenty-four years. [10], On January 23, 2019, the Liberty were sold to Joseph Tsai, co-founder of the Alibaba Group, a Chinese internet company, who then owned 49% of the NBA's Brooklyn Nets. The loss of Wauters was felt as the team was swept two games to none by the Indiana Fever in the first round of the playoffs. The New York Liberty fared better in 2010, during Donovan's first and only full season as head coach. Find out more. 65.5 (2nd of 10), Off Rtg: 95.2 (5th of 10) Simone Edwards (F), Katina Mack (G), and Kendra Neal (G) are waived. They have the most appearances in the WNBA Finals without a championship. Richie Adubato is named Head Coach. The color black was also made one of the primary colors, echoing the aesthetic of their NBA brother squad, the Brooklyn Nets.[16]. Scores from any date in BAA/NBA or ABA history. May 5 Furthermore, some Liberty games are broadcast nationally on ESPN, ESPN2 and ABC. The New York Liberty of the Women's National Basketball Association ended the 1999 season with a record of 18 wins and 14 losses, finishing first in the WNBA, and compiled a postseason mark of 3-3.

Venus Lacy (C) is added to roster. Prior to the team's first season, to avoid potential trademark infringement, the team purchased the trademarks of the defunct Liberty Basketball Association. Richie Adubato coached the team. By maintaining a fairly even standard of play, the Liberty made their way into the WNBA Playoffs.

Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? 18-12, 2nd in WNBA The team went into the All-Star break in third place in the Eastern Conference. View its roster and compare the team's offensive, defensive, and overall attributes against other teams.

Scores from any date in BAA/NBA or ABA history. February 18 New York Liberty announces the 1998 schedule at team’s first birthday party. April 28 No. Def Rtg: 90.9 (3rd of 10), Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Tuesday, October 20, 4:30AM. Template:New York Liberty roster.

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