Marina Mabrey Fires Back At Sister Dara Mabrey’s Bold Claim That She Can’t Guard Her In WNBA

The Toronto Tempo will play its first official game, hosting the Connecticut Sun at the Coca-Cola Coliseum. Fans will witness their team’s first-time performance on the floor, and there are strong chances to watch Marina Mabrey and her sister, Dara Mabrey, playing together for the first time at the pro level.

The Tempo team reunited the Mabrey sisters, signing the Sun guard in the expansion draft and her sister in the free agency. While the duo showed sisterly love during the interviews, the younger sister claimed that Marina couldn’t guard her. The 2019 draft pick had a perfect reaction to it.

Marina Mabrey Slams Sister Dara’s Claims

Coach Sandy Brondello revealed the ultimate vision for a new era during her introductory interview and is already working toward it, looking to build a ‘family’ within the franchise.

So, when Dara made a bold claim that her sister can’t guard her, the franchise made a public announcement, sharing it on social media. Instead of ‘Crashing out’ on the claim, the veteran guard responded with a hilarious post as she wrote, “Imagine lying to the entire internet.”

Imagine lying to the entire internet https://t.co/fDKVnzmoqQ

— Marina Mabrey (@mmabrey1) April 27, 2026

The 26-year-old star represented the Notre Dame Program, and later played in NBL1, averaging 20.8 points, 3.3 assists, and 3 rebounds per game, with 2 steals per game as well. WNBA is her first top-tier league representation and will be looking to make the most of the opportunity.

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While the former Sun star had been one of the top guards in the league, with strong defensive abilities. Given her abilities, the expansion team handed her a million-dollar contract, and the player is loving her life with the northernmost franchise.

Marina Mabrey Happy With Toronto Fans’ Love

The former Sparks’ rookie made her intentions clear last season with a request for a trade to the Connecticut Sun. In 2026, she got a fresh start joining the Tempo team, and now the playmaker is a key player in the franchise build-up. The player also showed love for the fan support so far.

In the first press conference, the player highlights fan backing for the team and players, as she said, “It’s kind of like a community (here). I see people on the street and they’re like, ‘Oh yeah, this place is really good. (Or) don’t go there. don’t go there,”

Toronto Tempo’s newest backcourt Marina Mabrey and Brittney Sykes are hopeful the Raptors playoff atmosphere will be similar at their games:

“Every fan was like, ‘We’re going to be the same at your games.’” pic.twitter.com/jT4ZhOP7ew

— Libaan Osman (@libaanstar1) April 27, 2026

The New Jersey-born star mentioned that, noting that people “wouldn’t do that” in her hometown. Brytney Sykes is also excited about the new start and thanked fans who showered the team with love, even before a single game was played.