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Kennedy Burke embracing Sun leadership role with 'emotional' Barclays Center return on tap

New York Post·Madeline Kenney·29 days ago
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UNCASVILLE, Conn. — Jonquel Jones wrapped her arms around Kennedy Burke on Sunday afternoon and pulled her in tightly. The two swayed back and forth ahead of their preseason finale. “I’m so happy for you,” Jones said, her eyes closed with a smile. After a lengthy embrace, the two walked down the sideline together before Burke stopped to join her new Sun teammates on one end of the court, while Jones continued to the other side to join the Liberty for warmups. Burke is still adjusting to the slower-paced life of small-town Connecticut. It’s a drastic shift from the hustle and bustle of New York. But Burke, a self-described “easy person,” is enjoying the transition. Kennedy Burke drives to the basket during the Sun’s May 3 game against the Liberty. NBAE via Getty Images After spending the past two seasons in New York, Burke signed a one-year, $1 million deal with the Sun .…

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