Emma Meesseman was celebrated by New York Liberty fans after their victory over the Dallas Wings, where she received heartfelt chants from the crowd. During a post-game interview, she expressed gratitude and surprise at the support. Meesseman, who has played abroad since 2022, decided to join the Liberty after observing the league's growth. Officially signing her contract on August 1, she quickly transitioned to her role on the team, making an immediate impact despite not having practiced with the team due to scheduling conflicts.
I wanna hide, Meesseman joked after being asked what she felt like in that moment. But that's one of the things that I'm gonna remember. Never have I thought that a gym like Barclays Center was gonna do that for me.
Meesseman was drafted by the Washington Mystics in 2013 but hasn't played in the WNBA since 2022. She's still making her mark on the basketball world overseas.
She saw the growth and attention the league and women's sports are finally getting and wanted to experience it firsthand.
Meesseman's arrival lined up with the games in Connecticut, so she didn't even step back in New York before putting on a Liberty jersey.
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