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Ellie The Elephant Debuts New Look at Liberty Season Opener

Ellie The Elephant Debuts New Look at Liberty Season Opener

Summary

The New York Liberty started their 2026 WNBA season with a strong performance despite missing two key players. Their mascot, Ellie the Elephant, debuted a new look and performed a halftime show, gaining attention for her role and popularity.

Key Facts

  • The New York Liberty re-signed top players Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu, and Jonquel Jones.
  • These three players helped the Liberty win their first WNBA championship in 2024.
  • The Liberty also added three-time All-Star Satou Sabally in free agency.
  • The team is considered a favorite to win the current season’s Finals.
  • Ellie the Elephant, the Liberty’s mascot, is very popular and was introduced in 2021.
  • Ellie appeared with a new haircut and outfit during the season opener at Barclays Center.
  • Liberty players Ionescu and Sabally were out due to injury but the team still led 66-37 at halftime.
  • Ellie entertained fans at halftime with a performance dressed as singer Whitney Houston.
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