Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu indicators take care of journey model Away

Whenever Sabrina Ionescu can spoil her teammates and the Liberty assist workers, she’s completely satisfied to do it.

So earlier this season, Ionescu connected the group up with a vital, however typically missed, merchandise.

When Liberty gamers obtained to their locker after observe in the future in June, they discovered seafoam Away crossbodies and Liberty-branded suitcases from the identical model custom-made with their jersey numbers.

The items have been met with gratitude and smiles.

“Thank you, Sab,” Natasha Cloud exclaimed.

“These are cute,” Nyara Sabally stated as she lifted up the smaller bag.

On Monday, Away made a long-anticipated partnership official, saying that the journey model has signed Ionescu to a multiyear deal.

It is smart that the first-ever partnership between a WNBA participant and baggage model is with Ionescu, who at all times appears to be on the street.

Last offseason, Ionescu spent a part of it in Miami for Unrivaled and likewise traveled the world over for her first Asia tour as a Nike signature athlete.

That’s a part of why Ionescu informed The Post she’s thrilled for this new alternative with Away.

“It’s exciting,” Ionescu stated. “Just obviously a great brand to be partnered with and understanding how I use it in my daily life. I’m traveling a lot. I’m always on the road, going from place to place.”

It solely appears proper that Ionescu and Away formally linked up, not solely as a result of Away is a Liberty group sponsor but in addition due to its dedication to supporting ladies’s athletes.

“To know I can have great partners that continue to push the game forward… is something I’m super excited about,” Ionescu stated.

The feeling is mutual, in accordance with Away CEO Jessica Schinazi.

“At Away, we’re inspired by those who push boundaries and redefine expectations in their fields. Sabrina is not only a generational talent but embodies the bold spirit, leadership and forward momentum that Away champions,” Schinazi stated in an announcement. “Travel and sport are deeply connected, and partnering with Sabrina is a natural continuation of our commitment to empowering athletes and the journey they take both on and off the court.”

As a part of the partnership, Ionescu and Away will reveal a restricted version assortment subsequent yr and accomplice on neighborhood impression initiatives by way of the Liberty star’s SI20 Foundation in addition to proceed to outfit her teammates with journey gear through the season.

Not all of Ionescu’s travels are for work.

When she’s looking for some severe R&R through the WNBA offseason, she stated she and her husband, Hroniss Grasu, love vacationing in Hawaii, the place in addition they went for his or her honeymoon.

“We’re big Hawaii fans,” Ionescu stated. “But being able to just kind of — no pun intended — get away and relax, like good weather, good food, the water. The time change actually is really nice because you can kind of like disconnect, get up early, workout. But I would say Hawaii for sure is kind of a destination we got to every offseason and one we enjoy.”