Sabrina Ionescu reclaims her WNBA 3-Point Contest title with a jaw-dropping final round, while the Liberty dominate All-Star Saturday with a sweep.
Because once a shooter, always a shooter.
There’s a reason Sabrina Ionescu has a reputation for making nets cry. And this weekend at the 2025 WNBA All-Star Saturday, she reminded everyone exactly why she’s one of the league’s deadliest from downtown.
Ionescu dropped a sizzling 30 points in the final round of the 3-Point Contest, reclaiming the crown she first secured in 2023. Her performance included an 11-shot heater and both long-range “Starry balls” — each worth 3 points — finding nothing but net.
In the end, it wasn’t even close. Last year’s champ Allisha Gray, repping the Atlanta Dream, put up a solid 22, but Ionescu was on another planet.
“A CHAMP ONCE AGAIN,” the WNBA posted, hyping Ionescu’s electric win.
“Sabrina Ionescu takes home the 2nd @starrylemonlime 3-Point Contest title of her career!”
Even the NBA chimed in:
“Congrats, @sabrina_i20.”
And fans? They were loving it.
“SA-THREE-NA,” one posted.
“Three Point Queen,” another crowned her.
Show Me the Money (and the Swag)
This wasn’t just for bragging rights. Ionescu banked $62,575 for the win — $60K courtesy of sponsor Aflac and the rest from the league under the CBA rules.
And the good vibes didn’t stop there for New York. Her teammate Natasha Cloud put on a clinic in the Skills Challenge earlier in the day, grabbing $57,575 and setting the tone for a full-on Liberty sweep.
Yes, the New York Liberty owned All-Star Saturday — and made it look way too easy while doing it.
Why This Matters
Let’s keep it real: the WNBA’s 3-Point Contest might be the most slept-on event in pro basketball. But when someone like Ionescu gets hot, it’s pure entertainment.
If you’re new to the Ionescu effect, here’s why she’s special:
- She once scored a record-breaking 37 points in a single 3-point contest round (2023), which left both WNBA and NBA players shook.
- Her shooting form is almost mechanical, in the best way. Minimal motion, maximum splash.
- She’s clutch. This isn’t just muscle memory; it’s ice-in-the-veins confidence.
Pro Tip for Hoop Fans: Want to see shooting perfection? Go back and rewatch her 2023 and 2025 3-point contest tapes back-to-back. It’s a masterclass in rhythm, timing, and swagger.
What’s Next for Ionescu & the Liberty?
With the All-Star shine behind them, the Liberty are heading into the second half of the season with a momentum boost that screams “Championship mode.”
Ionescu’s shot is dialed in. Cloud is showing off her versatility. And the chemistry? It’s cooking.
If you’re sleeping on New York, you might want to set that alarm — because this squad is for real.
Final Word:
Sabrina Ionescu isn’t just back — she never left. And with another 3-Point Contest trophy in hand, she’s rewriting what consistency looks like in a league full of talent.
Let’s call it like it is: Sabrina’s not just part of the WNBA’s present. She’s shaping its future — one splash at a time.
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