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WNBA, Basketball Damen, USA Playoffs-New York Liberty at Chicago Sky, Aug 17, 2022 Chicago, Illinois, USA New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu 20 brings the ball up court against the Chicago Sky during the second half of game one of the first round of the WNBA playoffs at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports, 17.08.2022 20:50:59, 18885122, New York Liberty, Chicago Sky, WNBA PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xKamilxKrzaczynskix 18885122
WNBA star Sabrina Ionescu has quickly risen from the ranks to become one of the biggest names in women’s basketball. Weeks after her three-pointer achievement. It captured the attention of none other than Stephen Curry. The New York Liberty star has added another achievement to her already-stacked resume. The 25-year-old recently played a huge role as the Liberty got the better of one of their arch-rivals, the Las Vegas Aces.
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The two teams faced off in the finals of the Commissioners Cup. Following their brilliant win, Ionescu and former MVP Jonquel Jones’ celebrations have taken over the internet.
Sabrina Ionescu and MVP teammate celebrate win in style
Although this is only her fourth season in the league, Sabrina Ionescu is quite a well-known name in the basketball world. After all, she trained under Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant.
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It looks like she is putting the training to good use. She led her team from the front to win the 2023 Commissioners Cup, which is an in-season tournament. They faced the #1 seed, the Las Vegas Aces, led by reigning MVP A’Ja Wilson.
6-foot-6 inches tall Jonquel Jones, was the difference maker for the Liberty. She recorded 16 points and 15 rebounds and was rightfully named the Commissioners Cup MVP.
Following their brilliant win, the players were high in spirits. Video footage from their locker room celebrations is doing the rounds on the internet.
YUHHHH 😛@jus242 and @sabrina_i20 are bringing the ENERGY after winning the Commissioner's Cup Championship 🏆 #CommissionersCup | @coinbase pic.twitter.com/29fJwRHRXU
— WNBA (@WNBA) August 16, 2023
Ionescu and Jones, two of the Liberty stars, took center stage with their dance moves. Interestingly, Jones also drank from the trophy to commemorate the win!
Ionescu has made some major moves this past week
The Commissioners Cup is not the only accomplishment for Sabrina Ionescu in the past few days. The $165 billion worth company, Nike, recently announced a signature shoe for the 2-time WNBA All-Star.
Sabrina Ionescu debuted a “Thanks Uncle Phil” edition of her Sabrina 1s yesterday, shouting out Nike founder and fellow Oregon Duck Phil Knight. pic.twitter.com/7evplYtj5a
— Nick DePaula (@NickDePaula) August 14, 2023
In her last WNBA game, Ionescu thanked Phil Knight, the Nike co-founder, with a special message on her brand-new Sabrina 1s. She becomes just the second woman basketball player after legend Diana Taurasi to have a signature shoe with Nike.
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