"The New York Liberty announced on Tuesday that the team would not be renewing head coach Sandy Brondello's contract, days after the defending champions lost a competitive first-round playoff series to the Phoenix Mercury. Brondello is the winningest coach in Liberty history, having recorded an impressive 107-53 record in her four seasons and winning the 2024 WNBA championship. She also oversaw"
"Brondello is extremely experienced, with seven years in Phoenix and eight with the Australian national team, which she led to a bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Brondello has stuck around that long and won so much because she is a player's coach. After the Mercury beat the Liberty, a reporter asked Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu, sitting alongside Brondello,"
The New York Liberty declined to renew Sandy Brondello's contract days after the defending champions lost a competitive first-round series to the Phoenix Mercury. Brondello compiled a 107-53 record in four seasons and led the franchise to the 2024 WNBA title, becoming the team's winningest coach. The 2024 roster frequently appeared rickety and uncreative, often overmatched and outcoached in critical moments. Supporters point to Brondello's two WNBA championships and international experience, while critics emphasize this season's tactical and roster shortcomings. Reactions split between shock and outspoken defenses from players and peer coaches.
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