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Die-hard NBA Fan Nick Kyrgios Turns Up For Steph Curry’s All Star Shootout Showdown

Published 02/18/2024, 4:48 AM EST

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Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios has been keeping himself on the sidelines because of an injury incurred quite some time ago. While the tennis star has been away from the tennis courts, fans still didn’t get a moment to miss his presence as he always keeps himself involved through social media. Fans already know about Kyrgios’ love for basketball, and his recent comment on Stephen Curry reaffirmed it.

Extending his eye towards the basketball courts, the Aussie recently praised the legend Stephen Curry for his amazing victory over Sabrina Ionescu. As the best shooters from two different sides engaged in a face-off, the world had its eye on the event.

Nick Kyrgios appreciated Stephen Curry for his win over Sabrina Ionescu

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Australian tennis sensation Nick Kyrgios recently took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his gratitude to NBA superstar Stephen Curry. After Curry gained a massive victory in a showdown against WNBA star Sabrina Ionescu, millions of fans bowed down to his success. Kyrgios tweeted, “Thank you Steph Curry 💦,” acknowledging Curry’s exceptional achievement in the recent three-point contest.

Over the weekend, Curry and Ionescu, both known for their amazing shooting skills, got involved in the first-ever NBA vs. WNBA three-point contest during All-Star Weekend. As the highly anticipated matchup finally brought an end to the long-standing debate over who is a better shooter, Steph Curry took it all over.

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Ionescu, who walked in with a positive perspective, expressed her excitement at being able to “change the narrative” between NBA and WNBA players. Curry, even after emerging victorious, appreciated the competitive levels set by his opponent, stating, “This couldn’t have gone any better…she set the bar, it was unbelievable to watch.” As the amazing competition took place, it grabbed the attention of renowned personalities as well as the fans.

Serena Williams’s husband backing the other side

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While Nick Kyrgios appreciated Stephen Curry, some other entities associated with the tennis world were seen backing Sabrina Ionescu in the amazing performance that she presented. Serena Williams‘ husband Alexis Ohanian, who has been showing great interest in the sport lately, presented support for the WNBA star through his Instagram story.

 

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The Reddit Co-founder shared a post in which Ionescu can be seen making a series of shots for her practice session. The post also included a tagline that said, “Heck Yeah SABRINA!! Way to represent!!” While the WNBA star couldn’t make it to the victory, the support she received from several famous personalities has been immense. Despite her loss, she still would be remembered for making such a bold move.

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