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2021 WNBA ROY Michaela Onyenwere on Liberty, giving back to New York

Drafted with the sixth overall pick by the New York Liberty last year, Michaela Onyenwere went on to win the 2021 WNBA Rookie of the Year award and was the first player in franchise history to do so. But for her, it’s about more than just basketball.

Giving back to her community, Onyenwere recently partnered with Mobil 1 and its “Tune Up” program to create a new basketball court at McCaffrey Playground in New York City with the help of Project Backboard.  Read More

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