The forthcoming NBA All-Star Weekend promises a fresh and exciting addition to its lineup, as two iconic 3-point contest champions, Stephen Curry vs. Sabrina Ionescu, are set to engage in a thrilling shootout in Indianapolis next month. Shams Charania of The Athletic reported this exciting face-off between the Golden State Warriors sharpshooter and the New York Liberty’s star.
Curry, a two-time NBA 3-point contest winner in 2015 and 2021, will go head-to-head with Ionescu, who achieved a remarkable feat by setting a record with 37 points in the final of the WNBA 3-point contest last year.
While the specific rules of the contest, including the 3-point line to be used by each player, are yet to be disclosed, the anticipation for this showdown has been steadily building. Curry subtly hinted at the possibility earlier in a segment with Warriors rookie Brandin Podziemski, a moment serendipitously captured by TNT’s cameras.
“We gotta settle this once and for all.”@StephenCurry30 challenging @sabrina_i20 to a 3-point shootout? 👀 pic.twitter.com/3QvGnRL4bK
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) January 26, 2024
The prospect of this contest has been teased by Curry and Ionescu for some time. Stephen Curry vs. Sabrina Ionescu stellar performance in the WNBA shoot-out, where she showcased her exceptional shooting skills, she took to Twitter to propose a shootout challenge to Curry. The Warriors’ star promptly responded, expressing his interest in the contest.
While WNBA stars have previously participated in NBA All-Star Weekend events, primarily in the celebrity game and the shooting stars competition, none have taken part in the 3-point contest. Ionescu’s inclusion in this high-profile contest presents a unique opportunity to showcase women’s basketball on one of the NBA’s grandest stages.
Scheduled from Feb. 16-18 in Indianapolis, NBA All-Star Weekend will feature a revamped format with the game returning to its traditional East-West structure, abandoning the selected teams. The Curry-Ionescu 3-point contest adds an extra layer of excitement to an already highly anticipated weekend.
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