The Stars Align: Backstage Look at the New York Liberty SLAM Cover Shoot

Looking for the biggest show in New York? It’s not on Broadway, but at Barclays.

The New York Liberty, thanks to their starting lineup—Breanna Stewart, Jonquel Jones, Sabrina Ionescu, Betnijah Laney and Courtney Vandersloot—currently have the best regular-season record in franchise history.

Here’s a backstage look at how these five stars teamed up to take over the WNBA.

The Stars Align Tour. Get your copy of SLAM 246.


There’s no “I” in New York, but there is a “W” and an “E.”

Read about how these five icons came together to dominate the League as we catch up with the squad for their first-ever SLAM cover as a team.


Come behind the scenes with us as the Liberty’s starting five opens up about their group dynamic and their how their individual journeys led them to Brooklyn.