"DeMarco spent the past 13 years with the Warriors, where he was part of four NBA championships. Initially a member of Mark Jackson's staff -- hired in 2012 as a video coordinator -- DeMarco was the only coach Steve Kerr retained when he took over Golden State in 2015. For the past several seasons, DeMarco has primarily been in charge of the Warriors' defense while also working individually with players such as Klay Thompson and Jordan Poole."
"Sabrina Ionescu brings deep range and the ability to run pick-and-roll or be dangerous spotting up without the ball. Ionescu will be looking to bounce back after shooting a career-low 30% beyond the arc last season. Meanwhile, Breanna Stewart's playmaking and defensive versatility bring parallels to former Defensive Player of the Year Draymond Green. But the Warriors have never had a post-up threat like Jones, giving DeMarco a more threatening option if he imports the split cuts that have been a hallmark of Kerr's offense."
Chris DeMarco has been named New York Liberty head coach after 13 seasons with the Golden State Warriors, where he earned four NBA championships. He started as a 2012 video coordinator on Mark Jackson's staff and was the only coach Steve Kerr retained in 2015. DeMarco led Warriors defensive work and coached players including Klay Thompson and Jordan Poole. He also coaches the men's Bahamian national team; Liberty forward Jonquel Jones plays for the women's Bahamian team. DeMarco's NBA experience aligns with Sabrina Ionescu's shooting and pick-and-roll skills and Breanna Stewart's playmaking. The Liberty did not renew Sandy Brondello's contract after a 27-17 season and the 2024 championship.
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