All it takes is a passport stamp and a little pride to see just how deeply Leonie Fiebich is tied to her roots. When Germany called, she left midseason to represent her country in the 2025 FIBA Women’s EuroBasket. The tournament, co-hosted by Germany, Czechia, Greece, and Italy, saw its finale play out in Piraeus. In the finals, Belgium edged out Spain in a nail-biting championship to defend their crown. Germany, meanwhile, fell short in their fifth-place bid despite Fiebich’s efforts.
But if EuroBasket didn’t deliver the fairytale ending, Fiebich’s Liberty homecoming nearly did. After returning stateside for a high-stakes clash against the Los Angeles Sparks, Fiebich rejoined New York’s starting five. Safe to say, she’s New York’s lucky charm as the Liberty overcame an 11-point deficit to win 89–79. They opened an eight-game homestand and snapped their short skid in style. With Fiebich back in uniform, the Liberty are now a spotless 10–0 this season.
Her absence…. Let’s just say New York dropped five of seven while she was busy waving the German flag. Although one major question still lingers, where does all this grit come from? Turns out, it’s a blend of her upbringing and love for basketball.
Who are Leonie Fiebich’s Parents?
On January 10, 2000, in Landsberg, Germany, Leonie Fiebich was born to Matthias and Corina Fiebich. It’s also popular that Fiebich inherited her talent from her father. He served as the deputy chairman of DJK Landsberg, a basketball club, back in 2014. At the age of 14, she also played for DJK Landsberg’s women’s squad, and she reflected some early signs of her greatness there. That’s all we know about her parents, as the Liberty star likes to keep this part of her life private. Although we have spotted her posting about her brother Jonas on Instagram.
Leonie Fiebich’s Siblings and Other Family Members
In the Fiebich family, it turns out that the basketball roots run deep. Leonie Fiebich’s brother, Jonas, was also a professional hooper. He suited up in 2014 for the 2nd Regional League in Augsburg. But beyond family ties, one of her closest bonds is with Liberty teammate Nyara Sabally. That connection came through loud and clear during a rough patch for the team, when Sabally fired off a heartfelt message to Fiebich. “Please come back,” she texted.
What makes it even more beautiful is that it’s very much a two-way street. Just last year, Sabally suited up for the German National Team and shared the court with Fiebich at the Paris Olympics. Back then, “I don’t know where I’d be without Nyara, honestly,” Fiebich told The Local W at practice on June 12. “She just helps me a lot on the court, off the court, everywhere.” That’s genuine sisterhood right there.
Family’s Influence on Leonie’s Career
Even though the finer details about her parents aren’t public, you don’t need a stat sheet to know they’ve played an important role in shaping Leonie Fiebich into one of the WNBA’s most promising stars. She was raised in Landsberg as a student at Johann-Winklhofer Secondary School. In 2014, Fiebich’s basketball journey started early by playing for the female counterpart of the squad her father once coached.
By 2015, just a year after breaking onto the local scene, she was already wearing Germany’s colors at the FIBA U16 European Championship (Division A). Her role over there was modest (2 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 0.6 assists across five games). Then came 2024, which marked her official WNBA rookie season. However, Fiebich’s journey actually kicked off four years earlier.
Because even after being drafted 22nd overall by the Los Angeles Sparks in 2020, she chose to stay overseas. The Chicago Sky later held her rights, but she never suited up for them either. That changed when the New York Liberty swooped in via a four-team trade in February 2023. This time, she didn’t pass on the opportunity and signed her rookie deal in 2024 and finally stepped onto the WNBA hardwood. Through all of these changes and major decisions, one thing was constant for Leonie Fiebich, her family, friends, and their support….
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