Steph Curry Defeats WNBA’s Sabrina Ionescu in Three-Point Contest

Steph Curry‘s leaving little doubt … 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 Recreation weekend … going shot for shot past the arc.

SC received 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 passed off earlier within the night — and, he received the entire dang factor.

BTW … Sabrina backed up and shot from NBA three-point distance, including a couple of 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 high of holding the document for many profession threes made.

After the competition, the 2 rivals had been extremely complimentary of one another. Steph mentioned Sabrina’s presence on the occasion would encourage an entire lotta children to maintain chasing basketball goals whereas Sabrina applauded Steph for exhibiting her respect by competing towards her.

That does not imply there wasn’t just a little gamesmanship earlier than the competition … with Sabrina telling reporters Steph was talkin’ some trash throughout a observe 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 Recreation is being hosted by the Warriors.