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Klay Thompson’s Betrayal of Stephen Curry Backfires in Sabrina Ionescu’s Bold Challenge

Published 02/17/2024, 12:22 PM EST

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Klay Thompson has made it plain that he would support Sabrina Ionescu in the next 3-point shootout against Steph Curry. The Golden State Warriors shooter and one-half of the Splash Brothers believes Ionescu, the New York Liberty’s record-setting 3-point shooter, can outshoot his colleague and NBA superstar Curry. Thompson’s acknowledgment of Ionescu is substantial, given his standing as one of the finest shooters in NBA history. He is known for his dead-eye precision from beyond the arc, and he owns the record for the most 3-pointers made in a single game, hitting 14 against the Chicago Bulls in 2018.

Furthermore, he has the most career games with more than twelve 3-pointers made, cementing his reputation as a long-range shooter. So, knowing that she is receiving the support of Curry’s on-court brother, Ionescu spoke about the 34-year-old guard in an interview and challenged him as well saying, “Klay and Steph are the best players I have ever seen. I would love to get into the gym and battle out with two of them and see who wins.”

Thompson’s prediction may surprise many, given Curry’s status as the NBA’s all-time 3-point leader and his unmatched shooting ability. However, his trust in Ionescu is legitimate as last year’s 3-point battle saw the WNBA star put on a shooting spree, hitting 25 of 27 shots in the final round to set a new record.

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So, Thompson’s choice adds an intriguing element to an already highly anticipated matchup between two of basketball’s best shooters. And due to the matchup so  for hyped up, Curry advises the fans to be ready with his favorite snack.

‘Get ya Popcorn ready’ says Stephen Curry

Stephen Curry and Sabrina Ionescu will compete in a historic 3-point battle during the NBA All-Star weekend in Indianapolis. The contest between the NBA’s all-time 3-point leader and the WNBA’s 3-point leader guarantees to be an exciting battle between two of basketball’s finest shooters for a good cause as the NBA and WNBA will be donating to charity depending on how many 3-pointers Stephen Curry and Sabrina Ionescu make during their challenge.

Regular 3-pointers earn $1,000; money-ball 3-pointers earn $2,000; and deeper 3-pointers from over 30 feet earn $3,000. The NBA Foundation will use the money raised to help the Black community achieve economic empowerment. Due to that the stakes are high for the athletes and the 4x NBA Champion advised all the fans to be ready with his favorite snack(popcorn) as this is going to be an enthralling competition.

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The contest has sparked a lot of excitement among fans and players alike, with many looking forward to the duel between these two shooting titans. Regardless of the outcome, Curry and Ionescu are ready to put on a show and prove why they are regarded as two of the finest shooters in basketball history.

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Dhruv Shastry

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Dhruv Shastry, an NBA Writer at EssentiallySports, brings a wealth of hooping experience to his reporting. Despite contending with an ankle injury that curtailed his on-court endeavors, Dhruv remains at the forefront of his game, displaying an unparalleled understanding of basketball in every aspect as he draws inspiration from the legendary Kobe Bryant. Serving as a contributor to ES, Dhruv's journalistic focus extends to the lifestyle segment of basketball.
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Bilal Handoo