Golden State Warriors' star player, Stephen Curry, may have missed out on being named an All-Star Game starter, but he's not letting that dampen his spirits. On Thursday night, during the game against the Sacramento Kings, Curry hinted at his plans for All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis.
Curry was wired with a microphone for the game, providing an opportunity for fans to catch a glimpse of his on-court conversations. During one such exchange with his Warriors teammate, Brandin Podziemski, Curry mentioned WNBA sensation, Sabrina Ionescu.
Ionescu made headlines last summer when she scored an incredible 37 points in the WNBA's 3-point contest, surpassing Curry's own NBA 3-point contest record of 31. This impressive feat caught Curry's attention, leading him to express a desire to challenge Ionescu in a 3-point shooting contest.
'I think I've got to challenge her,' Curry remarked.
Ionescu, who currently plays for the New York Liberty, responded to Curry's challenge on social media, saying, 'Let's getttttt it!! See ya at the 3 pt line.'
Her enthusiastic response ignited excitement among fans, who are eagerly anticipating a showdown between the two sharpshooters. In a show of her admiration for Curry, Ionescu even posed for a photo imitating his signature lights-out pose while hoisting her 3-point contest trophy at the WNBA All-Star event.
Curry, who is no stranger to engaging in friendly competition both on and off the court, accepted Ionescu's challenge. If all goes as planned, the two could meet at the 3-point line during All-Star Weekend for an epic 'shoot out.'
While Curry's name might not have been called for the All-Star Game starting lineup, it is highly likely that he will be named as one of the All-Star reserves when that announcement is made next week. Despite facing tough competition from Luka Doncic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for the starting guard spots in the Western Conference, Curry's impressive performance and contributions to the Warriors' success this season make him a strong contender for a spot on the All-Star roster.
It's yet to be seen who will emerge as the winner in the anticipated Curry vs. Ionescu 3-point shooting contest, but one thing is for certain – fans are in for an exciting show. Both Curry and Ionescu have proven time and again that they possess remarkable shooting skills, and this showdown promises to be one for the books.
As the NBA gears up for All-Star Weekend, basketball enthusiasts worldwide eagerly await the confirmation of Curry's All-Star reserve status and the details of the Curry vs. Ionescu 3-point shooting challenge. Stay tuned for more updates on what is sure to be an exhilarating event.
