The NBA has just announced an unprecedented event for the upcoming All-Star Weekend – a three-point shootout between Stephen Curry and Sabrina Ionescu. This highly-anticipated showdown is set to take place on February 17 at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Key Takeaway
Stephen Curry and Sabrina Ionescu will go head-to-head in a historic three-point shootout at the NBA All-Star Weekend, with the event not only showcasing their skills but also raising funds for charitable causes.
The Showdown
Stephen Curry, a two-time three-point contest winner and the all-time leading scorer from beyond the arc in the NBA, will be shooting from the NBA three-point line. On the other hand, Sabrina Ionescu, the standout guard for the New York Liberty, will be taking her shots from the WNBA three-point line. Each player will also be using their respective league’s game balls for the contest.
The Challenge
The challenge arose when Curry, impressed by Ionescu’s record-breaking performance in the WNBA’s three-point contest last summer, publicly expressed his desire to compete against her. Ionescu, accepting the challenge, has set the stage for an epic battle between the two leagues.
More Than Just a Game
Aside from the bragging rights at stake, the event will also serve a charitable purpose. Every made shot by Curry and Ionescu will contribute to a donation to the NBA Foundation, aimed at supporting Black communities. Additionally, both players’ charities, Eat.Learn.Play (Curry) and the SI20 Foundation (Ionescu), will also receive donations from the NBA and WNBA.
