Once thought to be in a state of permanent exile from Madison Square Garden, Isiah Thomas returned Friday night in his new capacity as president of the W.N.B.A.’s New York Liberty.
The Liberty celebrated the start of their season by rolling past the Atlanta Dream, 82-73. But the occasion was also marked by a group of about 20 protesters who assembled before the game and then sat in Section 109, wearing T-shirts that read, “I Am Anucha Browne.”
Thomas, just weeks into his tenure with the team, has brought his share of turbulence with him.