The 2025 New York Liberty met their end on Friday night. The Phoenix Mercury defeated them 79-73 at the PHX Arena, ending NY's title defense bid early.

After the game, head coach Sandy Brondello fielded questions from the media alongside All-Stars Sabrina Ionescu and Breanna Stewart . When asked why Brondello should return in her role next season, Stewart reacted immediately in disbelief.

The superstar's gut reaction was to ask, “ What the f**k? ” The reporter who posed the initial question shared that they weren't questioning Brondello's job security but relaying concerns of others. Stewart had Brondello's back.

“I mean, to anybody that kind of questions Sandy being here, this is a resilient group,” the 31-year-old began, “And she has our back and we have hers.”

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