The New York Liberty claimed the 2024 WNBA Championship by defeating the Minnesota Lynx 67-62. This victory marks the Liberty’s first championship win in their 28-year history and is New York City’s first professional basketball championship since 1973.
Leading the charge for the Liberty was Jonquel Jones, who scored 17 points and earned the title of 2024 WNBA Finals MVP. The team concluded the playoffs with three wins in the series, securing the championship. Throughout the regular season, the Liberty posted a franchise-record 32 wins against 8 losses, clinching the No. 1 overall seed in the playoffs for only the second time in franchise history, and becoming the first team in WNBA history with consecutive seasons of 30 or more wins.
Jonathan Kolb, the General Manager of the New York Liberty, expressed pride in the accomplishment, stating, “After 28 years, we can finally say it: the New York Liberty are WNBA champions. This achievement belongs to our fans who never wavered, each and every Liberty legend who paved the way, and the entire city of New York that has been starving for a championship.”
Keia Clarke, CEO of the Liberty, echoed the sentiment, stating, “This moment means everything – not only to the Liberty organization, but to our fans and all of New York City. The Liberty have been chasing this dream since 1997, and we are proud to win this championship for New York.”
Celebrate the championship will involve events in Manhattan and Brooklyn, with further details set to be released on October 21. Fans can stay updated by signing up at the Liberty’s official website. Championship merchandise is currently available for purchase online and at the team store at Barclays Center, with special extended hours for fans in the days following the win.