The 2024 WNBA All-Star Game in Phoenix remained more than a month away, though for a brief stretch, with behind-the-back dribbles and flashy assists on subsequent possessions, the New York Liberty had the look of a team eager to sharpen up on its creativity beforehand. Equipped with a gaudy highlight reel of her own, Julie Vanloo showed the league’s No. 1-ranked offense that two can play at that game. As if inspired by the innovative approach of her opponents, the skilled rookie floor general works in perfect cohesion with her teammate in a pick-and-roll before unleashing a spot-on behind-the-back dime for a memorable assist just moments later. Perfectly comfortable lofting passes at seldom-seen angles, Vanloo used a productive, entertaining offensive attack to help keep the Washington Mystics competitive, even in defeat on June 9, 2024. Slotting right in during a balanced, 88-point scoring attack, the Belgian guard contributed eight points, four assists, and two 3-pointers. · Jun 9, 2024