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.

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.

Preseason basketball games are like a trial run. It’s a chance for players to build chemistry with one another and to test out different lineups.

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.

New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu takes on role as reporter to ask teammate Jonquel Jones post game question.