In a groundbreaking move, NBA’s all-time 3-point leader, Stephen Curry, and WNBA’s single-season 3-point record holder, Sabrina Ionescu, are poised to go head-to-head in an unprecedented 3-point contest at the upcoming NBA All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis on Feb. 17. This marks the first time in history that a male NBA player and a female WNBA player will compete directly in this thrilling competition, a groundbreaking announcement made by the NBA on Tuesday.
The stage is set for an electrifying showdown, with Curry launching his shots from the NBA 3-point line using standard NBA basketballs, while Ionescu takes aim from the WNBA 3-point line with WNBA basketballs. The idea for this historic contest was first hinted at by Curry on Jan. 25 during a conversation with teammate Brandin Podziemski, and the anticipation soared when Ionescu swiftly accepted the challenge on social media.
Ionescu, who secured victory in the 2023 WNBA All-Star 3-point shootout, showcased her incredible accuracy by scoring 37 points on a remarkable 25-of-27 shooting—a performance etched in history as the highest tally in both WNBA and NBA. Curry, the previous record holder with 31 points, faces an intriguing battle against Ionescu, promising a contest that will undoubtedly captivate fans and make All-Star Weekend memorable for years to come.
