Emma Meesseman Returns to the WNBA with the Liberty
The outstanding player Emma Meesseman has decided to return to the WNBA and joins the New York Liberty for the last two months of the season. The 2019 Finals MVP, who hadn’t played in the league since 2022, arrived in New York a few days ago after obtaining her visa. Meesseman, who also considered joining Minnesota or Phoenix, expressed her comfort with New York, highlighting the ease of access and her desire to win.The player participated in Friday’s training, but coach Sandy Brondello indicated that she would only play in an emergency, and she did not participate in the loss to Sun. Meesseman has followed the growth of the WNBA from afar, while competing with Belgium in the FIBA World Cup and the Olympics. Her return comes after helping Belgium qualify for next year’s World Cup. The arrival of Meesseman strengthens the team, which currently does not have Breanna Stewart, Nyara Sabally, and Kennedy Burke. Meesseman, two-time All-Star, and Cloud, helped the Mystics win the 2019 title. Her last participation in the WNBA was with the Chicago Sky. Despite Stewart’s temporary absence, the Liberty have a talented group led by Sabrina Ionescu, Jones, Cloud, and Leonie Fiebich. Meesseman has had great success abroad, being named MVP of the EuroBasket on two occasions in the last three years. In addition, she helped Belgium reach the medal round at the Paris Olympics. To make room for Meesseman, the Liberty rescinded Jaylyn Sherrod’s contract. Liberty GM Jonathan Kolb praised Sherrod, highlighting his fighting spirit and remarkable career.I want to be at home because I like being at home. I like being surrounded by good people.
Emma Meesseman
