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Breanna Stewart received a surprise visit from her family during New York Liberty practice on Saturday. Her daughter Ruby interrupted Stewart's post-practice shooting by holding a sign declaring "Mommy is an All-Star." Stewart's son Theo and her wife, Marta Xargay (a former Spanish shooting guard), followed, with Xargay presenting Stewart with a bouquet to celebrate her seventh WNBA All-Star selection.
This surprise capped off an eventful week for Stewart. She and Xargay celebrated their fourth wedding anniversary, and Stewart was also one of the first players selected in the All-Star draft held before the Liberty's Tuesday game against Las Vegas.
For the All-Star Game, Stewart will team up with Napheesa Collier of the Minnesota Lynx, who earned captain/curator honors. This collaboration sets aside their rivalry from last fall's WNBA Finals, where Stewart's Liberty defeated Collier's Lynx 3-2 to win the championship. The UConn alumnae had previously partnered to create the Unrivaled three-on-three women's league.
Stewart emphasized the importance of having her children, Ruby and Theo, around during the season, noting Ruby's growing awareness and enjoyment of the games. She expressed her desire for them to be inspired not only by her and Marta but also by her teammates, hoping exposure to these role models will empower them in the future.
The 2025 WNBA All-Star Game is scheduled for July 19th in Indianapolis. Stewart and the Liberty have two games before that: hosting the Atlanta Dream on Sunday and the Indiana Fever on Wednesday. In the All-Star Game, Stewart will play alongside Liberty teammate Sabrina Ionescu and head coach Sandy Brondello, both added to the team curated by Caitlin Clark.
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