Champion Breanna Stewart expresses enthusiasm as New York Liberty display their 2024 WNBA championship banner during Ring Night celebration.
A New York, New York Kind of Night:
The New York Liberty started their 2025 season with a bang, not just because of the WNBA opener, but also because they raised their first-ever championship banner in a memorable "Ring Night" ceremony. Superstar Breanna Stewart, beaming with pride, described the emotion of the moment: "Being here, celebrating this with the city... it's exciting!"
The Liberty's championship banner was unveiled in the presence of a jubilant stadium crowd. The players also showcased their exquisite, blinged-out championship rings, meticulously designed by local duo, Jason of Beverly Hills, and Brooklyn's very own Dynasty Ogun.
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After the touching ceremony, the game began. Liberty fans were treated to a stunning display as star Natasha Cloud effortlessly glided past defenders, scoring the first points of the season.
The Liberty's victory marked the first professional basketball trophy to touch the city since 1973, having clinched the WNBA Finals in a thrilling overtime game against the Minnesota Lynx.
The highly-anticipated championship rings are a testament to the combination of luxury and hometown pride. The rings feature a prominent "Y" made from 11 black diamonds, symbolizing the team's playoff games, and a total of 32 black diamond points representing their 32 regular season wins.
A special moment also belonged to the team's beloved mascot Big Ellie, who received her own version of the championship ring. Even All-Star Betnijah Laney-Hamilton, who had to be suspended for the 2025 season due to a non-WNBA injury, made a surprise appearance at the ceremony.
Co-owner Clara Wu Tsai expressed optimism, stating, "This may be our first championship, but we aim for it not to be our last." With such a promising start, it seems the Liberty might just be getting started.
The Liberty's historic championship triumph in the 2025 WNBA season was beautifully encapsulated in their first-ever championship rings, designed by Jason of Beverly Hills and Dynasty Ogun, with the rings symbolizing the team's playoff games and regular season wins. As the Liberty aim for multiple championships in the future, their victory in the WNBA Finals against the Minnesota Lynx has revitalized sports in New York City, making 2025 a New York, New York kind of night in the world of basketball, particularly the WNBA.
