Just two games into her tenure with the New York Liberty, Satou Sabally already looks comfortable under the bright lights of New York City.
The three-time WNBA All-Star is showing why the Liberty went after her this offseason, joining a Barclays Center group that opened the year with a 3-3 record. Sabally has quickly become one of the team's most important pieces, averaging 12.5 points, three rebounds and two assists through her first two games with the organization.
A blockbuster free-agent move
Sabally joined New York in early April after deciding to leave the Phoenix Mercury in free agency and sign a multi-year deal with the Liberty. Throughout her WNBA career, the 28-year-old forward has consistently proven herself as one of the most versatile players in the league, earning honors including three All-Star selections, All-WNBA First Team, WNBA Most Improved Player and WNBA All-Rookie Team recognition.
The German international also brings championship experience from overseas after winning a EuroLeague Women title earlier in her career, and that veteran presence is exactly what New York hopes will help elevate an already loaded roster featuring Sabrina Ionescu's return adding more momentum to the Liberty, Breanna Stewart and Jonquel Jones. Together, the group is looking to deliver the Liberty's second championship in the last three seasons while helping Sabally chase the first WNBA title of her career.
From Phoenix heartbreak to a fresh New York chapter
Last season in Phoenix, Sabally earned her third All-Star starter selection despite missing the game because of an ankle injury. She also played a major role in helping the Mercury secure the No. 4 seed in the playoffs before eventually falling short in the Finals against the Las Vegas Aces.
Sabally now heads into an emotional week as she prepares to face her former team twice in a three-day span, fresh off her best performance of the season after scoring 20 points in New York's loss to the Dallas Wings.
