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Born in New York, Breanna Stewart entered the WNBA setup with the Seattle Storm in 2016. Ever since then, the power forward has transformed to become one of the greatest, present-day WNBA players. With two WNBA Championships with Seattle and two WNBA Final MVP mentions, Stewart made the decision to move to New York Liberty for the 2023 season. Now, as a result of her recent signing with New York Liberty, the four-time WNBA All-Star arrived in New York only to receive a very warm welcome from New York Yankees fans.

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But why did her arrival resonate well with Pinstripes fans? Breanna Stewart, who came back home to New York after spending six years in Seattle, was decked in a Gucci jacket, which found the hearts of various Bronx Bombers on Twitter.

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A warm Yankees welcome in New York for the Liberty’s star

Back in 2018, the New York Yankees tied up with high-end retailer brand Gucci and produced merchandise, including jackets, caps, and jeans. Now, Breanna Stewart landed in New York decked in a New York Yankees jacket.

The 2018 WNBA MVP reached Twitter to announce her presence in New York. With a picture of her leaving the car, Steward captioned the post saying, “home.”

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The excitement of Stewart’s signing with New York Liberty, coupled with her Pinstripes-Gucci jacket, found the love of various New Yorkers. While some fans expressed excitement about Breanna Stewart’s start for Liberty, others expressed their love for her jacket.

This is how fans reacted:

Breanna Stewart’s career, up until now, has been nothing short of a spectacle. With two NBA Championships and two MVP awards in both finals, the point forward has successfully established herself among the greatest WNBA players of all time. In addition to that, her two Olympic gold medals are a testament to her remarkable ability. And now, with this truck of talent, she will be moving to New York Liberty.

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Are you looking forward to watching Breanna Stewart start for the New York Liberty? Do you think she’ll be able to carry Liberty to their first WNBA championship? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

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Mohsin Baldiwala, an experienced MLB writer at EssentiallySports, holds a degree in Journalism and Mass Communications with a minor in public policy. His journey into the heart of baseball is as unique as it is charming, taking root in the quirky universe of 'Seinfeld.' It was through the endearingly hapless George Costanza, a character with his own comedic ties to the New York Yankees, that Mohsin first glimpsed the allure of the storied franchise. Today, he has a newfound admiration for Gerrit Cole. Away from the diamond, Mohsin finds solace in the world of sitcoms. This parallel passion for entertainment media isn't just a pastime; it's the crucible where his creativity is forged. Whether dissecting a play or dissecting a plot, Mohsin brings to his readers a blend of information and insight, wrapped in a narrative as engaging as the games and shows he loves.

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