During the NBA All-Star weekend in Indianapolis, the best 3-point shooters in the NBA and WNBA will go head-to-head in a battle for sharpshooting glory. Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry and New York Liberty standout Sabrina Ionescu will partake in the Starry 3-Point Contest.
Curry and Ionescu, both known for their exceptional shooting skills, will determine who reigns supreme over both the NBA and WNBA. The event will take place at Lucas Oil Stadium, following the standard NBA 3-point competition and preceding the Slam Dunk Contest.
How to Watch Steph vs. Sabrina
Date: Saturday, Feb. 17 | Start time: ~9:15-9:30 ET (time is approximate, event will start after the NBA 3-point contest) | Location: Lucas Oil Stadium — Indianapolis, Indiana | TV: TNT | Live stream: TNT app
In a press conference leading up to the event, Curry expressed his excitement to compete against one of the best shooters in basketball, stating, “However this plays out, it’s what sports is about, right? Competing, whatever the format is. She’s the champ, so I’m the contender. Let’s lay it out on the line.”
Ionescu, the defending 3-point contest champion in the WNBA, shared her awe at the opportunity to compete against Curry, whom she has admired since childhood. “He used to be my background screensaver,” Ionescu said. “I used to have wallpapers. Everything you could think of up in my room. This is a pinch-me moment knowing what we’re able to do this next weekend is every kid’s dream.”
How Did This Competition Come About?
During last summer’s WNBA All-Star weekend, Ionescu set a record for both leagues with a whopping 37 points. After the competition, Ionescu tweeted at Curry challenging him to a 3-point competition of their own. Just a few days later, Curry went on ESPN and accepted Ionescu’s challenge, saying he wanted to break her record. Fast forward about six months later, and the NBA announced that Curry and Ionescu would settle it during the 2024 NBA All-Star weekend. Now, there will be no doubt about who is the true 3-point competition champ.
Which 3-Point Line Will They Shoot From?
When the contest was first announced, Curry was set to shoot from the NBA 3-point line (23 feet, 9 inches) while Ionescu would shoot from the WNBA 3-point line (22 feet, 1.75 inches).
