NEW YORK (AP) — Chris DeMarco is excited to get started as coach of the New York Liberty.

He’ll have to wait a few more weeks to officially get going as he won’t begin until Jan. 1. For now he’ll continue as an assistant coach of the Golden State Warriors.

“I did just a little bit of research. It was a no brainer that this is the best opportunity in the WNBA,” DeMarco said Wednesday at his introductory press conference. “A good championship franchise and this was what I wanted and that’s why I’m here right now.”

Ironically, his last game with the Warriors is in Brooklyn against the Nets right before the start of 2026.

DeMarco has been with the Warriors for 13 years in a variety of positions, including player development coach and assistant, and helped the franchise win four NBA champio

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