Steph Curry‘s leaving little question … he is the best three-point shooter of all time — gender be damned.
The Golden State Warriors sharpshooter confronted off with WNBA star Sabrina Ionescu for a head-to-head three-point contest throughout NBA All-Star Sport weekend … going shot for shot past the arc.
Stephen vs. Sabrina lived as much as the hype!
Watch two of the most effective shooters on this planet go at it, with Stephen Curry taking residence the belt 🔥🎯 pic.twitter.com/8qp76GZp9b
— NBA (@NBA) February 18, 2024
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SC gained the competition 29-26, however that is no knock on SI’s efficiency … ‘trigger her 26 factors tied Damian Lillard‘s quantity from the NBA three-point contest that happened earlier within the night — and, he gained the entire dang factor.
BTW … Sabrina backed up and shot from NBA three-point distance, including a few foot and a half to the place she usually shoots for the New York Liberty. She did use the marginally smaller WNBA ball to shoot.
Curry’s an knowledgeable on three-pointers … he is a two-time winner of the NBA contest — on prime of holding the report for many profession threes made.
After the competition, the 2 opponents had been extremely complimentary of one another. Steph mentioned Sabrina’s presence on the occasion would encourage a complete lotta children to maintain chasing basketball desires whereas Sabrina applauded Steph for exhibiting her respect by competing in opposition to her.
In celebration of their 3-point contest, Steph Curry and Beneath Armour will present a $30K grant to Sabrina Ionescu’s SI20 Basis. pic.twitter.com/F2ZgIQUyoS
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That does not imply there wasn’t a bit of gamesmanship earlier than the competition … with Sabrina telling reporters Steph was talkin’ some trash throughout a apply spherical earlier than the occasion.
The Splash Bro reigns supreme … however Sabrina additionally mentioned she’s jonesing for a rematch. FWIW, subsequent yr’s All-Star Sport is being hosted by the Warriors.
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What higher place to unseat a king than his personal citadel? 👀