Sabrina Ionescu, the talented WNBA player from the New York Liberty, is preparing to make history by going head-to-head with NBA superstar Stephen Curry in a 3-point shooting contest. This exciting event will take place during the upcoming NBA All-Star festivities on February 17th. Despite the daunting task of facing off against Curry, known for his exceptional shooting skills, Ionescu is determined to disrupt his rhythm on the court.
After witnessing Curry’s incredible performance against the Indiana Pacers, where he made an astonishing six 3-pointers in the first quarter alone, Ionescu couldn’t help but make a playful comment on social media. She recognized Curry’s remarkable shooting display and jokingly remarked about it.
Curry’s outstanding performance against the Pacers included a total of 11 3-pointers and an impressive 42-point outing, solidifying his status as one of the greatest shooters in NBA history.
The highly anticipated contest between Curry and Ionescu, aptly named “Stephen vs. Sabrina,” will follow the standard rules of the STARRY 3-Point Contest. Curry will showcase his shooting skills from the NBA three-point line using NBA basketballs, while Ionescu will demonstrate her talent from the WNBA three-point line using WNBA basketballs.
This friendly competition also serves a charitable purpose, as both players will be representing different organizations. Curry will be shooting for Eat.Learn.Play., while Ionescu will be supporting the SI20 Foundation. State Farm will make corresponding monetary donations to the NBA Foundation based on the type of basketball used by each player during the contest.
The idea for the Curry-Ionescu challenge originated from Ionescu’s outstanding performance at the WNBA All-Star 2023. During the event, she impressed the audience by scoring 37 points out of a possible 40 in the final round of the STARRY WNBA 3-Point Contest, setting a new record for both the WNBA and NBA.
Building on the excitement generated by her victory, Ionescu hinted at the possibility of challenging Curry. This idea gained momentum during a game between the Golden State Warriors and the Sacramento Kings on January 25th, where Ionescu enthusiastically accepted the challenge.
According to the Source firstsportz.com