Breanna Stewart’s highly-anticipated return to the Pacific Northwest went swimmingly. The former Seattle Storm star — who made four All-Star appearances, won two titles, two Finals MVP awards and the 2018 WNBA MVP over the course of six accomplished seasons — came back for the first time as a member of the New York Liberty and did not take it easy on her old squad after some pregame hugs. Stewart dazzled as she brought the ball up the court before hitting her defender with a crossover dribble and finishing with a foul-line runner while drawing a foul. She tallied 25 points, 11 rebounds, two steals and two blocks as the Liberty picked up an 86-78 win on May 30, 2023. · May 31, 2023