What Liberty’s Breanna Stewart thinks about her 3-point decline — and what she’s doing to fix it
Breanna Stewart expressed frustration with her declining three-point shooting during a workout with New York Liberty staff. Her three-point percentage has fallen to a career-low 24.1% last season, down from higher rates in previous years. She is collaborating with Liberty director of player development Andrew Wade to address the issue.
- ▪Stewart complained about being fined for short three-point attempts during a recent practice session.
- ▪Her three-point shooting has declined over three seasons, reaching a career-low 24.1% last year.
- ▪The 24.1% mark was down from 29.5% in the Liberty's 2024 championship season and 35.5% during her MVP season.
- ▪She is working with Liberty director of player development Andrew Wade to improve her long-range shooting.
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inside the liberty What Liberty’s Breanna Stewart thinks about her 3-point decline — and what she’s doing to fix it By Madeline Kenney Published June 27, 2026, 12:30 p.m. ET Liberty forward Breanna Stewart shoots against the Dream on June 11, 2026. Dale Zanine-Imagn Images LAS VEGAS — Breanna Stewart had enough. During a recent workout with Liberty director of player development Andrew Wade, she told him as much. “F–ing start fining me every time it’s short,” Stewart said. “I’m over it at this point.” Stewart’s 3-point shot isn’t falling like it used to. It’s been on a three-year decline since she joined the Liberty ahead of the 2023 season. Last season, she shot a career-low 24.1 percent from deep, making just 21 of her 3-point attempts, the fewest in her nine WNBA seasons.
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