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Satou Sabally has long been rumored to be joining the reigning WNBA champions, New York Liberty, this offseason. The move would not only bring her to her second-ever team in the WNBA but also put her alongside her sister Nyara Sabally, who was part of the Liberty’s championship run last season.
To fan the fire about Satou’s offseason decisions, Nyara posted a photo of her sister in the Unrivaled League on her Wednesday’s Instagram story. Satou was wearing her Phantom team jersey while pointing with three fingers to the right, to which her sister captioned a one-word Arabic word.
“Aywa,” she wrote, which translates to “Yes” in English.
Nyara played with Satou in college, and in the German national team, forging a connection inside the court, which could help if the older Sabally ultimately transfers to New York.
After recovering from shoulder surgery during last year’s offseason, Sabally returned to the Dallas Wings in the middle of the season. Sabally, who was picked second overall in the 2020 draft by the Wings, averaged 17.9 points, 6.4 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 1.3 steals per game.
Sabally’s fit with the Liberty is expected to be great as she is already playing with the team’s best player with her Unrivalved team Phantom Sabrina Ionescu.
However, the Liberty can potentially sign Sabally if they can work out a trade with the Wings, as she still has a contract with them. Sabally also disclosed in the Unrivaled press conference that she will not return to Dallas next season, indicating that a career transition is already in the works.
Liberty’s Sabrina Ionescu is on Satou Sabally’s as rumors in New York circulate
Sabrina Ionescu also played with Satou Sabally in Oregon, establishing their connection in the Unrivaled League and the WNBA. In an interview at the Unrivaled press conference, Ionescu revealed that she is in Sabally’s ear as she only wants the best for her career.
“I think my (experience) is little bit different, because we played together in college,” she said. “I would say I’m trying to help and advise her, regardless if she comes to New York or not. I’ve known her family really well, know her really well, and I want what’s best for her.”
Ionescu clarified that she only wanted to listen to whatever Sabally wanted for her career.
“It’s just been kind of hearing what her goals and priorities are, trying to help, be that kind of friend that she can talk to about the decision she makes. I’m never going to push her one way or another, no matter how bad I want to play with her again,” she added.
Ionescu led the Liberty to its first WNBA title since the team’s inception 27 years ago after taking down the Minnesota Lynx in five games.
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