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Liberty’s Breanna Stewart bullish on ‘superpower’ WNBA must protect as trans athlete debate sparks rallies

Breanna Stewart wanted to wait. After Friday’s practice, with Saturday’s Liberty-Fever tilt already carrying the usual weight of a marquee WNBA game, Stewart was asked about the competing rallies planned outside Barclays Center ahead of tip-off. “I honestly would love to weigh in tomorrow,” Stewart said. Saturday morning, she did. Less than 24 hours later, Stewart gathered with a small group of reporters, including The Post, for an in-depth conversation about the scheduled demonstrations, the WNBA’s approach to transgender inclusion and what she believes the league should protect as its audience continues to grow. Her central message was less about choosing a side than refusing to let the debate fracture what she views as one of the league’s defining qualities, which is its ability to make
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