Sabrina Ionescu and Breanna Stewart showed out in the New York Liberty's 84-61 win over the Toyota Antelopes, sending a message to the rest of the WNBA ahead of their title defense

Rarely in sport does one get to relive the good old days while still at the top of one’s game. Those moments of grateful reflection are usually reserved for Hall of Fame inductions, jersey retirements or statue unveilings.

Sabrina Ionesu's grand return to Matthew Knight Arena for the Liberty’s preseason finale against the Toyota Antelopes of the Women’s Japan Basketball League on Monday shined the spotlight on the origin of her brand.

The lights at Matthew Knight Arena dimmed, and the sellout crowd listened intently as the New York Liberty’s starters were announced. Finally, the last two starters were revealed: Nyara Sabally, Oregon and Sabrina Ionescu,

Ionescu had 25 points, three rebounds and two assists in a 84-61 win for the New York Liberty over the Toyota Antelopes in front of a sellout crowd Monday night.