New York Liberty respond to post that disrespected the entire WNBA

The New York Liberty made sure to correct a Boston-based social media account that disregarded their WNBA Championship and disrespected the growth of the entire league.After the Indiana Pacers eliminated the New York Knicks from the Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday night, a post from the Boston account caught the Liberty's attention. The post mocked New York sports fans, claiming that the city’s last "major sports championship" came in 2011, conveniently leaving out the Liberty’s 2024 WNBA title.The post read:“New York hasn’t won a major sports championship since 2011.”This was a reference to the New York Giants' Super Bowl victory in 2011. But it ignored both the New York Liberty's WNBA championship from 2024, as well as the New York City FC’s MLS Cup win in 2022. The key term in the post was "major," implying that the WNBA title (and MLS Cup) didn’t count as significant championships in the eyes of the poster.Not one to let the disrespect slide, the New York Liberty quickly fired back, responding to the post with a single, pointed "🥱" emoji, a clear sign that they weren’t amused by the oversight.The Liberty's victory in the 2024 WNBA Finals was a monumental achievement for the franchise and the league, which has seen significant growth in recent years. The WNBA’s viewership on ESPN platforms surged by 155% from 2023, marking the most-watched regular season in history. Attendance also saw an impressive 48% increase, with the highest average attendance since 1999.This response from the Liberty is just one example of the growing confidence within the WNBA. Teams are increasingly unwilling to accept any disrespect and are making sure their accomplishments, including championships, are recognized. Despite critics who may dismiss the league, the WNBA’s momentum continues to rise, and the Liberty are at the forefront of this change.