New York Liberty Names Former Golden State Warriors Assistant Chris DeMarco Head Coach Amid Coaching Search
The New York Liberty have announced the appointment of Golden State Warriors assistant coach Chris DeMarco as their new head coach, marking a significant move in the team's offseason overhaul. This decision comes as no surprise, given DeMarco's extensive experience working under Steve Kerr and his proven track record in leading the Warriors to four NBA championships.
DeMarco's tenure with the Warriors spans 13 years, during which he played a crucial role in shaping the team's defensive strategy and developing key players like Klay Thompson and Jordan Poole. His involvement as head coach of the men's Bahamian national team further underscores his coaching prowess. Notably, Liberty forward Jonquel Jones is a member of the women's Bahamian national team, hinting at potential opportunities for DeMarco to tap into his existing network.
With DeMarco at the helm, the Liberty will benefit from his familiarity with long-standing stars and his ability to utilize the skills of players like Sabrina Ionescu. While Ionescu struggled with her three-point shot last season, scoring just 30% beyond the arc, DeMarco's experience in developing players might help her improve this aspect of her game.
Furthermore, Breanna Stewart's well-rounded playmaking and defensive abilities evoke comparisons to former Defensive Player of the Year Draymond Green. However, the presence of Jonquel Jones provides a more substantial post-up threat for DeMarco to work with, potentially transforming Kerr-esque offenses into a more potent force.
The Liberty's decision not to renew Brondello's contract comes as no surprise, given her impressive four-season run and championship win in 2024. With a team that went 27-17 this season and secured the No. 5 seed in the playoffs, DeMarco is tasked with building upon this success while adapting to the unique challenges of the WNBA.
In a statement, Liberty general manager Jonathan Kolb praised Brondello's tenure, describing her as "the winningest coach in franchise history" who took the team to unprecedented heights. As DeMarco takes the reins, fans will be eager to see how he implements his signature style and cultivates a winning culture with the Liberty.
The New York Liberty have announced the appointment of Golden State Warriors assistant coach Chris DeMarco as their new head coach, marking a significant move in the team's offseason overhaul. This decision comes as no surprise, given DeMarco's extensive experience working under Steve Kerr and his proven track record in leading the Warriors to four NBA championships.
DeMarco's tenure with the Warriors spans 13 years, during which he played a crucial role in shaping the team's defensive strategy and developing key players like Klay Thompson and Jordan Poole. His involvement as head coach of the men's Bahamian national team further underscores his coaching prowess. Notably, Liberty forward Jonquel Jones is a member of the women's Bahamian national team, hinting at potential opportunities for DeMarco to tap into his existing network.
With DeMarco at the helm, the Liberty will benefit from his familiarity with long-standing stars and his ability to utilize the skills of players like Sabrina Ionescu. While Ionescu struggled with her three-point shot last season, scoring just 30% beyond the arc, DeMarco's experience in developing players might help her improve this aspect of her game.
Furthermore, Breanna Stewart's well-rounded playmaking and defensive abilities evoke comparisons to former Defensive Player of the Year Draymond Green. However, the presence of Jonquel Jones provides a more substantial post-up threat for DeMarco to work with, potentially transforming Kerr-esque offenses into a more potent force.
The Liberty's decision not to renew Brondello's contract comes as no surprise, given her impressive four-season run and championship win in 2024. With a team that went 27-17 this season and secured the No. 5 seed in the playoffs, DeMarco is tasked with building upon this success while adapting to the unique challenges of the WNBA.
In a statement, Liberty general manager Jonathan Kolb praised Brondello's tenure, describing her as "the winningest coach in franchise history" who took the team to unprecedented heights. As DeMarco takes the reins, fans will be eager to see how he implements his signature style and cultivates a winning culture with the Liberty.
! He's got an insane amount of experience under Steve Kerr, and it'll be crazy to see him bring that vibe to the Liberty 
. I mean, Jonquel Jones is already a key player, but with DeMarco's coaching expertise, she might just take it to the next level 
. And Breanna Stewart? Forget about it! She's got the skills, and DeMarco will know exactly how to get her to shine 
. I'm low-key nervous for Sabrina Ionescu though... we need her three-point shot to come back strong ASAP 
. Fingers crossed that DeMarco can bring a championship title to NYC within the next 2-3 seasons 
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I'm not sure what's more exciting, Chris DeMarco taking over as head coach or watching Sabrina Ionescu finally get that three-pointer to drop 
. This could be a really interesting season with DeMarco at the helm - will they build on last year's success or take a different path? Time to watch and see! 
, now they got assistant coaches running teams 
. I mean, Chris DeMarco's got experience working with Steve Kerr, that's gotta count for something, right? 
. And let's be real, Breanna Stewart's game reminds me of Draymond Green back in the day 
... but without all the drama 
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. I mean, they went 27-17 last season and made the playoffs 
, so there's definitely potential here. But at the same time, it's gonna be tough to replicate that championship win from last year 
. We'll just have to wait and see how this all plays out 
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! He's got so much experience working under Steve Kerr and leading the Warriors to multiple championships, which is no joke 
. With his defensive expertise and ability to develop players, he might just help Sabrina Ionescu improve her three-point shot 
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And can we talk about how he's got ties to Sabrina Ionescu already? 
As for Breanna Stewart, let's get ready for some Draymond-esque defensive prowess 
The Liberty has some amazing pieces, now it's time to put them together 
Brondello's exit was expected, but it'll be interesting to see how DeMarco makes adjustments and builds on that championship win from 2024 
Dey choose dey best coach, dat's life 
DeMarco's got skills, let him do his thang 
, maybe he fix dis 
, Jontel Jones is da real MVP 
i hope this brings in more talent for the Liberty
It's gonna be a game-changer for the team. I'm loving the vibe of DeMarco taking over and implementing his own system - it's like he's gonna make them UNSTOPPABLE 
and now de marco comes in with his warrriors fam & it's like a whole new vibe 
! this could be the start of something special 
and I love how they're building around her strengths. I think this move is gonna pay off big time for the Liberty 
or are they gonna keep it classy in new york 
anyone else think sabrina ionescu needs to work on her three-point game tho? like, i get it, she's a superstar but 30% from downtown is just not good enough 
