Kenny Smith’s Outrageous Comment On Sabrina Ionescu After Her Historic 3-Point Challenge Vs Stephen Curry
The highlight of NBA All-standout Weekend: Stephen Curry vs WNBA standout Sabrina Ionescu in a one-on-one 3-point shootout.
Kenny Smith’s Outrageous Comment On Sabrina Ionescu After Her Historic 3-Point Challenge Vs Stephen Curry
Ionescu, who was shooting from NBA range during the match at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, was narrowly defeated by Curry. The crowd found it exciting to watch as two of the best shooters in the sport engaged in a tough struggle.
For this reason, Kenny Smith of TNT’s suggestion that Ionescu ought to have shot the ball from the WNBA 3-point line was extremely disheartening.
Did Sabrina Ionescu shoot the lights out from NBA range last night? Yes.
Did Sabrina Ionescu use a WNBA regulation sized basketball? Yes.
Did Kenny Smith have to point that out while the NBA is clearly trying to promote & uplift women’s sports? No.
— Coach Russo (@MrRussoHealth) February 18, 2024
Kenny Smith of TNT, on the other hand, didn’t seem happy. On Saturday, the co-host of “Inside the NBA” expressed his disdain for the competition while sharing his thoughts from the broadcast booth.
Smith said over and over that Ionescu should have shot from the WNBA 3-point line (22 feet and 1.75 inches) rather than the NBA’s 23 feet and nine inches mark, even though Ionescu scored 26 points, which is the same amount that Damian Lillard, Trae Young, and Karl-Anthony Towns scored in the 3-Point Contest that took place before Curry and Ionescu’s matchup.
Ionescu has previously consented to play Curry at the NBA level. She performed incredibly, scoring 26 points and putting on feather after feather.
Sabrina Ionescu’s bracelet on All-Star Saturday night, paying tribute to Gianna Bryant ❤️ pic.twitter.com/9lkgVhbov2
— Kobe Bryant Stories & Motivation (@kobehighlight) February 18, 2024
Curry didn’t exactly perform below his own expectations, however. In order to win, the legendary NBA player needed to score 29, therefore Ionescu just needed to score 26, which is still a tremendous number.
Reggie Miller’s rebuttals notwithstanding, the discussion surrounding women’s ability to perform on par with males, unfortunately, eclipsed what ought to have been recognised as a remarkable effort between two outstanding shots.
Who won between Steph Curry and Sabrina Ionescu?
This year, there was a new event: WNBA player Sabrina Ionescu challenged Golden State Warriors great Steph Curry to a unique one-round 3-point shootout. Curry heated up in the last seconds to win 29–26, but they are both victors for infusing the game with real intensity.
First woman to compete in a 3PT contest on NBA All-Star Weekend and she goes out and puts up 26! From the NBA line!
Sabrina Ionescu is one of the best shooters in the world PERIOD
— Swipa (@SwipaCam) February 18, 2024
Why is Sabrina Ionescu so popular?
After leading the Ducks to their third-ever regular-season league title and their first-ever No. 1 seed in the Pac-12 Women’s Basketball Tournament, she gained widespread attention in her second year.
How much is Sabrina Ionescu paid?
The New York Liberty and Sabrina agreed to a two-year, $410,060 deal that included a $410,060 guarantee and an annual average salary of $205,030. In 2024, Ionescu will earn a base salary of $202,000, while carrying a cap hit of $202,000.
Kenny Smith was an absolute clown last night lol
Sabrina Ionescu narrowly loses to Steph Curry in the 3 point contest.
She would’ve tied the other men for the lead.
And all Kenny Smith has to add is “she still should’ve shot from the women’s 3 point line”
NBA probably… pic.twitter.com/wUxUEZ2HXe
— Savage (@SavageSports_) February 18, 2024
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