The New York Liberty have officially appointed Chris DeMarco as their new head coach, following a search that lasted over two months. DeMarco, previously an assistant coach with the Golden State Warriors, was named the Liberty’s head coach just two weeks after being considered a candidate. The announcement was first reported by the Post on November 18, and DeMarco signed with the Liberty three days later. He is set to be introduced at a press conference on December 10 at Barclays Center.<\/p>\n
In a statement, DeMarco expressed his honor at joining the Liberty and his eagerness to work with top players and contribute to the franchise\u2019s strong community ties. A welcome video featuring stars Brianna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu, and Betnija Rainey-Hamilton signaled support for the new coach and reassured fans amid free agency concerns. Stewart emphasized her excitement to compete for a championship in New York\u2019s vibrant basketball environment.<\/p>\n
The Liberty parted ways with title-winning head coach Sandy Brondello on September 23 after an uneven 2025 season ending with a first-round playoff loss to the Mercury. DeMarco, 40, brings a winning pedigree with four NBA championships during his 14 years with the Warriors. The Liberty highlighted his experience with the Warriors\u2019 strong defensive metrics and net rating leadership.<\/p>\n
Liberty general manager Jonathan Kolb praised DeMarco as a proven leader capable of elevating the franchise\u2019s culture, implementing a top-tier system, and bringing a modern vision to the team. He acknowledged DeMarco\u2019s background in a successful basketball dynasty as a vital asset for the Liberty\u2019s aspirations. Owner Clara Wu Tsai also expressed excitement about investing in talent to deliver world-class basketball and fan experiences in Brooklyn.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, the WNBA is still negotiating a new collective bargaining agreement, delaying offseason events like the expansion draft and free agency. Despite these league-wide uncertainties, the Liberty now have a new coach to guide their future.<\/p>\n
Fan Take: Chris DeMarco\u2019s hiring marks a significant step for the Liberty as they aim to build a championship-caliber team. For WNBA fans, this move signals the league’s continued growth and commitment to bringing high-level coaching talent to elevate the sport’s competitiveness and visibility.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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