Drafted #1 overall in 2016, she exploded onto the WNBA scene: Rookie of the Year, two-time league MVP (2018, 2023), and three-time WNBA Champion. In 2024, she led the New York Liberty to their first-ever championship. Her international record is just as commanding—three Olympic gold medals, three FIBA World Cup titles, and two EuroLeague championships make her a global icon.

But Stewie’s legacy is bigger than basketball. As a mother of two, she speaks openly about how parenting has sharpened her mindset and expanded her mission. She’s a powerful advocate for gender equity, athlete empowerment, and investment in women’s sports. As Vice President of the WNBPA, she played a central role in negotiating the league’s landmark new collective bargaining agreement, serving as a powerful voice for players’ rights and helping secure a deal that elevates current players while ensuring future generations are better valued, supported, and compensated.

As a co-founder of Unrivaled, a groundbreaking 3v3 women’s basketball league, she is helping create domestic opportunities for top WNBA talent while advocating for fair pay and equality. During the latest season, Stewie led her Unrivaled team to a championship victory and earned the Unrivaled Finals MVP, further cementing her reputation as one of the most dominant performers in any format of the game.

In 2023, she founded the Breanna Stewart Foundation, a collective initiative in partnership with Athletes for Impact, rooted in her hometown of Syracuse. The foundation is committed to supporting young people and families in the region—focusing on health, development, and community-building in Syracuse.

Her cultural impact matches her athletic dominance. She’s a bold force in fashion, advocating for genderless, expressive style. From tailored streetwear to luxe athleisure, she challenges norms and owns every look—most notably on the carpet at the Met Gala. Her signature shoe with Puma—the Stewie 1—broke a decade-long drought in the women’s game and was designed for all athletes, setting a new standard in performance and inclusion.

She’s been named to TIME100 (2025), honored as the 2025 Sports Illustrated Innovator of the Year as well as the 2020 Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year. She has been featured in Forbes’ “30 Under 30” for sports. She’s not just a face of the WNBA—she’s a builder of something far bigger.