2024-02-18 03:25:00
Stephen Curry defeated Sabrina Ionescu in an unusual three-point shooting duel on Saturday night at the NBA skills competition in Indianapolis.
The New York Liberty player in the WNBA began the first matchup of its kind in the history of the contest with a score of 26, sinking 9 of her first 10 shots to set the bar high.
Curry, star of the Golden State Warriors, followed with a performance of 29 baskets to take victory in this event which is the trademark of each of the two athletes.
“It mightn’t have gone better, we seized the opportunity and took advantage of the enthusiasm by delivering the goods. She set the tone. I don’t know if anyone will be able to achieve his level, but it’s certainly something that we might do more often in the future,” said the champion aptly.
The significance of this shock is immeasurable for the 26-year-old player who, when she was playing at the high school level, was recommended to play with dolls rather than a basketball. She pursued her passion despite the pitfalls and established herself as one of the best players in the world.
“It was incredible to be part of this unique event, to put on a show while realizing the magnitude of the moment. I am happy to be part of this wind of change alongside the greatest,” she said.
“I just want to continue to enjoy my platform. An evening like this can show young girls and boys that if you can shoot, you can shoot, and that’s it. It doesn’t matter if you’re a boy or a girl, what matters is your passion and determination to become the best you can be. »
On July 14, 2023, Ionescu broke Curry’s WBNA and NBA record for most points in the three-point shooting event at the WNBA All-Star Competition in Las Vegas. She also made 20 consecutive shots, another record in both leagues combined.
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