- Breanna Stewart, one of the WNBA's leading stars, is weighing a massive free agency decision.
- The two-time champion and Finals MVP teased fans by posting a ridiculously cryptic message on Twitter.
One of the biggest names in the WNBA is just days away from making one of the most consequential decisions in league history.
But before the two-time WNBA champion, two-time Finals MVP, four-time All-WNBA First Teamer, four-time All-Star, reigning WNBA scoring champion, and past league MVP decides where she'll play next season, she's determined to have a little bit of fun with all of the fervor surrounding her upcoming decision.
Just five days before the 2023 free agency period was set to begin, Breanna Stewart set Twitter ablaze with a cryptic message exclusively featuring emojis: ♍️
—Breanna Stewart (@breannastewart) January 16, 2023
Fans and reporters alike quickly attempted to crack Stewie's code:
—Alexa Philippou (@alexaphilippou) January 16, 2023
And many offered their interpretations on Twitter. Some saw the message as a sign that Stewart was poised to sign with the New York Liberty — the only team in her home state and a franchise she's been linked with since attending a swanky Los Angeles dinner with the team's top brass last off-season.
Others thought the tweet might mean she's stepping away from the WNBA altogether. Seattle fans, meanwhile, seemingly ignored the message's meaning altogether. Instead, they desperately pleaded for the Storm star to stay in the Emerald City.
Legendary point guard Sue Bird got involved, too — opting to troll her former Seattle teammate for the whole world to see:
—Sue Bird (@S10Bird) January 16, 2023
While WNBA Twitter has yet to reach a consensus on her message, fans clearly understand the magnitude of Stewart's decision; no matter where she lands, the outcome is bound to alter the WNBA's landscape for years to come.
Those following along with the drama will have their answer soon enough. Teams can officially begin negotiations with free agents on Saturday, while players will become eligible to sign new contracts on February 1.