Stephen A. Smith’s Reaction to Liberty’s WNBA Championship Goes Viral

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Stephen A. Smith’s enthusiastic reaction to the New York Liberty’s WNBA championship win has sparked widespread attention on social media.

The veteran sports commentator, who is a known New York sports fan, expressed his excitement on the Liberty’s title win on X, saying, “Aaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!! New York Stand Up!”

Sure enough, his energetic post ignited a range of reactions from fans.

Some commenters were thrilled, while others questioned Smith’s loyalty to New York teams, mentioning his past support for other sports franchises.

One fan joked, “I thought Steelers were your team? This guy, man!”

Another wrote, “There’s your one title for the next 20 years, make it count.”

Despite mixed reactions, Smith’s excitement resonated with many Liberty supporters.

The Liberty’s long-awaited win came after defeating the Minnesota Lynx in a thrilling Game 5, giving the franchise its first championship in its 27 years of existence.

The game ended with a score of 67-62 in overtime, with Breanna Stewart and Jonquel Jones leading the way. Jones, who scored 17 points, earned MVP honors and celebrated the victory alongside her teammates.

New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu and team owner Clara Wu Tsai hoist the WNBA championship trophy .

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As confetti rained down and Frank Sinatra’s “New York, New York” played, the Liberty finally claimed their first WNBA title.

Stewart said in a postgame interview, “I’ve been manifesting this moment for a while. There’s no feeling like it.”

Fans across the city and beyond echoed her sentiment, marking a historic win for New York basketball.