“Someone plz contest these shots” – Sabrina Ionescu takes friendly jibe at Steph Curry going 6/6 on threes ahead of All-Star contest

Sabrina Ionescu will soon face Stephen Curry in a 3-point shooting contest.

“Someone plz contest these shots” – Sabrina Ionescu takes friendly jibe at Steph Curry going 6/6 on threes ahead of All-Star contest

Stephen Curry and Sabrina Ionescu. (Image via CNN)

Sabrina Ionescu, the WNBA sensation and New York Liberty guard, is set to make history as she gears up to challenge NBA superstar Stephen Curry in the first-ever 3-point contest between the WNBA and NBA during the upcoming NBA All-Star festivities on February 17th. However, Ionescu isn’t backing down from the challenge, aiming to disrupt Curry’s rhythm on the court.

Recognizing the daunting task ahead of her against the NBA’s unparalleled sharpshooter, Ionescu couldn’t help but jest at Curry’s remarkable shooting display against the Indiana Pacers, where he drained an astonishing six 3-pointers in the first quarter alone. Taking to social media platform Threads, Ionescu playfully quipped:

Someone plz contest his shots I nee him a little out of rhythm… thx
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Curry’s remarkable performance against the Pacers culminated in 11 3-pointers and an impressive 42-point outing, reaffirming his status as one of the greatest shooters in NBA history.

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The highly anticipated showdown between Curry and Ionescu, aptly dubbed “Stephen vs. Sabrina,” will adhere to standard STARRY 3-Point Contest rules. Curry will showcase his marksmanship from the NBA three-point line with NBA basketballs, while Ionescu will demonstrate her prowess from the WNBA three-point line with WNBA basketballs.

Sabrina Ionescu and Stephen Curry to throw it down on All-Star weekend

The friendly competition serves a noble cause, with both players representing charitable organizations. Curry will be shooting for Eat.Learn.Play., while Ionescu will be supporting the SI20 Foundation. State Farm will contribute corresponding monetary donations to the NBA Foundation based on the different basketballs used during the competition.

Stephen Curry with Sabrina Ioenescu. (Image via SI)

The inception of the Curry-Ionescu shootout challenge traces back to Ionescu’s stellar performance at the WNBA All-Star 2023, where she dazzled spectators by notching 37 points out of a possible 40 in the final round of the STARRY WNBA 3-Point Contest, setting a new WNBA and NBA single-round event record.

Fueling the anticipation for their impending matchup, Ionescu teased the idea of challenging Curry following her remarkable win, which garnered Curry’s interest. The idea gained traction during the Golden State Warriors clash against the Sacramento Kings on January 25th, where Ionescu enthusiastically accepted the challenge.

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