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Liberty Strikes Three Times With Free Agent Signings

The New York Liberty initiated their first moves for the upcoming 2015 WNBA season. The Laimbeer-Bernert alliance announced the securing of three free agents of exceptional talent to reinforce a Liberty team with two All-Stars, Cappie Pondexter and Tina Charles.

The Liberty signed former Seattle Storm guard Tanisha Wright (30). (Photo AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

The Liberty signed former Seattle Storm guard Tanisha Wright (30). (Photo AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

 

The New York Liberty initiated their first moves for the upcoming 2015 WNBA season. The Laimbeer-Bernert alliance announced the securing of three free agents of exceptional talent to reinforce a Liberty team with two All-Stars, Cappie Pondexter and Tina Charles.

Lets take a look at the players that will make their debut for New York.

Guard, Tanisha Wright, center Carolyn Swords, and forward Rebecca Allen, were the major catches of the day and the Liberty are all smiles on this one.

“We are excited to bring these three quality players to our organization,” Liberty Senior Vice President of Business and Basketball Operations Kristin Bernert exclaimed.

“I look forward to the opportunity  to coach these new additions to our team,” added Head Coach Bill Laimbeer.

Wright, a ten year veteran, will be leaving the only team she has ever played for, the Seattle Storm. She won the 2010 WNBA Championship there to go along with four Defensive First Team selections.

“Tanisha is known as one of the hardest working players in the league and a proven leader,” Bernert pointed out.

Carolyn adds depth to the center position and in only her fourth season she is coming off a WNBA Finals appearance with Chicago and is tearing it up in the Italian league for Umbertide, to the tune of 13.0 points per game and 7.4 rebounds.

“Swords is a solid center and excellent teammate.” She should give crucial rest spots for Tina Charles.

And looking to strike twice overseas, Allen, from Australia, a six-year veteran in the Women’s National Basketball League, plays her trade with the Bulleen Melbourne Boomers. At 6’1, this Aussie forward averages 14.0 a game and 6.1 rebounds. She also is the WNBL Defensive  Player of the Year. As a member of the National team she performed at the FIBA World Championships  in Turkey.

“Rebecca is a young player that we feel has a high ceiling,” Bernert proclaimed.

The Liberty feel these moves will bring an impact to the current roster. Laimbeer is pleased with the additions for sure.

“They are three very talented players and I’m excited about what they will bring to our franchise, both on the court and off,” said Laimbeer.

Bernert sounded confident that the roster additions are the beginning of true title aspirations.

“Adding these players to our roster is an important step in building a team that will compete for the WNBA Championship.”

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