Breanna Stewart is a professional basketball player for the New York Liberty of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). The Seattle Storm initially picked her as the first overall pick in the 2016 WNBA Draft, and Stewart has since built an impressive career. In high school, she was the National Gatorade Player of the Year, the Gatorade Female Athlete of the Year, and a McDonald's All-American.

Stewart showcased her skills as a forward for the University of Connecticut Huskies women's basketball team. Her significant contributions led the Huskies to four national championships, and she was named the Final Four's most outstanding player a record four times. Stewart was a three-time consensus national player of the year. Prior to her first WNBA game, Stewart signed a multi-year endorsement deal with Nike, which was extended until 2021.

Throughout her professional career, Stewart has received numerous awards and accolades. She was the 2016 WNBA Rookie of the Year, a six-time All-Star, and the WNBA MVP in 2018 and 2023. She also led the Seattle Storm to championships in 2018 and 2020, earning the Finals MVP on both occasions. Additionally, in 2022, Stewart was acknowledged as the WNBA scoring leader. She was named to the WNBA All-Defensive First Team twice, in 2022 and 2023. Furthermore, she received the recognition of being named to the WNBA 25th Anniversary Team in 2021. Stewart has also achieved distinction in overseas competitions, winning two EuroLeague Championships in 2021 and 2023. She also received the EuroLeague Regular Season MVP in 2019 and the EuroLeague Final Four MVP awards in 2021 and 2023.

Stewart's achievements extend beyond the WNBA as she represented Team USA in various international competitions, earning gold medals at the 2016, 2020, and 2024 Olympics. Furthermore, she has played overseas, notably for teams such as Shanghai Baoshan Dahua, Dynamo Kursk, UMMC Ekaterinburg, and Fenerbahçe SK. Stewart has been named the USA Basketball Athlete of the Year three times in 2011, 2013, and 2018, and has won gold medals at the 2014, 2018, and 2022 FIBA World Cups.

In 2019, Stewart suffered a torn Achilles, causing her to miss the entire WNBA season. During this period, the WNBA hired her as a league ambassador. She bounced back strong from her injury, continuing to excel in her career and gaining further recognition for her skills on the court. In 2020, she was named the Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year.

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