After winning Game 5 of the Finals against Cheryl Reeve’s Minnesota Lynx, the New York Liberty finally held its championship trophy. While it was a moment to celebrate, Sabrina Ionescu didn’t forget to express her gratitude to the team for believing in her since the day she was drafted. This led reporters to ask if she wanted to retire in that same seafoam jersey one day. Without even a minute to consider, Saby responded, “Yeah, I mean I hope so.” But Saby is far too young to be thinking about retirement just yet. However, there’s another player who might be next after Diana Taurasi.

It’s Breanna Stewart. At just 30, the Liberty’s standout has already accumulated accolades at different levels. The only one missing—the championship title—was recently added to her list of achievements. Considering her age, it might be time for her to speak up on retirement plans, if any. But judging by her October 23rd fan reception, it doesn’t seem like she’s planning on retiring anytime soon.

According to a recent tweet on X, Breanna Stewart was welcomed by hundreds of fans on the streets of New York to celebrate her WNBA title win. “She’s never leaving,” penned the user alongside a video featuring the heartwarming fan reception. Impressive, right? Even the fans couldn’t contain their excitement over Stewie’s big win.

Well, she has it all. As part of the UConn Huskies, she won four national championships while being named the Most Outstanding Player of the NCAA Tournament. On the international stage, she added a third Olympic gold around her neck this summer. Still, that’s not all. In overseas pro competitions, she led her team to two EuroLeague championships. But something was missing—the Liberty had never won a championship title.

Breanna Stewart understood the assignment

She left no stone unturned and finally led the Liberty, an original franchise, to win its first championship in her home state. “I’ve been manifesting this moment for a while, and there’s no feeling like it,” expressed Stewart in the aftermath of Game 5’s victory in Brooklyn. For the North Syracuse native, it’s the feeling she had been chasing since leaving the Seattle Storm after seven years of bonding.

“Winning in Seattle was amazing…But to be able to bring the first-ever championship to the Liberty and to be a force in New York City after 51 years,” added the Liberty’s sensation. It’s especially nostalgic for her, as her first WNBA game was at Madison Square Garden, and it was the Liberty. “To have that full circle was amazing.”

Undoubtedly, Stewie, at 30, has a credible case as the greatest winner in women’s basketball history. Her resume already features massive accomplishments, including her second MVP award in 2023 and a stellar 20.4 points-per-game average. “Oh, pretty good, you know? Done a lot, but still wanting to do more,” she told ‘The Post’.  Her desire to do more simply hints at her being focused on adding more accomplishments until her wardrobe is full rather than retiring.