After dominating the Indiana Fever on Wednesday, Liberty star Breanna Stewart could have taken a sigh of relief. Instead, she went viral for a heartwarming moment that captured the attention of everyone in the WNBA and beyond.
In a selfless act of consoling a young emotional fan, Stewart managed to steal everyone’s hearts.
How Did Breanna Stewart Steal a Young Fan’s Heart?
In a video that’s going viral on Instagram, shot by a fellow spectator, Stewart can be seen practicing on the court ahead of her matchup against the Fever. Just then, a little girl, sporting her jersey, is seen courtside with tears in her eyes, longing for just one small interaction with Stewart.
The little girl kept holding on to a placard she had made, with her eyes waiting for her favorite star. Stewart suddenly noticed her in the middle of her practice session and ran straight to her to console her and hug her as the little girl jumped in anticipation.
Stewart comforted her, posed for a picture with her, and gave her two autographs, one on her placard and one on her jersey. Stewart was even seen in the video telling the girl that she would find her later.
Stewart’s genuine kindness and the young fan’s visible excitement summarize what makes the league special. Viewers have resonated deeply with her act, praising her for taking that moment to comfort her and striking a chord with the girl. The video is garnering thousands of likes and comments, all for good reasons.
At the end of the day, Stewart proved the power athletes have to be heroes and moral figures for young, impressionable minds. Moments like these are proof that athletes are more than their performances on the court and their box score stats. Their connection with fans is a moment of genuine human warmth.
Stewart has all the reasons to shine in the eyes of fans and inspire communities. Her performance speaks vividly!
How Did Stewart’s Momentum Lead Liberty to a Win?
Building on that momentum, Stewart built a dominating case against the Caitlin Clark-less Fever. All thanks to her efforts, Indy left the Barclays Center with a crushing 21-point defeat.
Stewart was masterful as she managed to block four shots in a brilliant two-way performance, leading to a 98-77 win. The three-time WNBA champion dazzled the fans with 24 points, 11 rebounds, and seven assists.
Breanna Stewart powered the Liberty to victory over the Fever, posting 24 PTS, 11 REB, and 7 AST 🔥
This marks her 13th career game with 20+ points, 10+ rebounds, and 5+ assists, tying A’ja Wilson for second-most in WNBA history!#WelcometotheW pic.twitter.com/i4CMdBXU21
— WNBA (@WNBA) July 17, 2025
She shot 10-of-15 from the field as the Liberty gained their third straight win.
“I just wanted to be aggressive and really set the tone and tempo for my team and make sure that we came out every single quarter ready to go and ready to play,” Stewart said during her post-game interview.