Draft Day is always a special day for athletes. It’s the next step in their journey as they enter the pros, learn more about the game and themselves as they enter a new environment.
For the New York Liberty, Monday’s Draft was an opportunity to build upon the success they had in 2021. After a surprise first half, the team floundered following the All Star / Olympic break and they struggled to the finish line as some of their weaknesses were amplified in the season’s waning days. Despite their struggles at the end, the team gave fans some hope with an inspired playoff appearance against the Phoenix Mercury and entered the 2022 WNBA Draft with the fifth overall pick.