Breanna Stewart is ‘snapping’ — and it’s just what the Liberty need

The New York Liberty were anticipated to be the dominant team of the season, but over the past 12 weeks, their performance has not reflected that expectation. The pressure of being viewed as the team to beat has not worked in their favor, suggesting a need to shift from a "hunted" to a "hunter" mentality.

Prior to Thursday's practice, Breanna Stewart addressed her teammates with candid criticism, stating that their lackluster play has been "unacceptable." This indicates internal recognition of the team's underperformance and a push for accountability and improvement.