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Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark, despite being injured, was seen trolling Kelsey Plum during the WNBA three-point contest by waving Fever apparel in her face, but the two shared a friendly moment, highlighting mutual respect. Sabrina Ionescu won the contest with a high score, while Clark cheered on her teammate Lexie Hull.
Sabrina Ionescu won the 2025 WNBA three-point contest and generously plans to give half of her $62,575 prize to rookie Sonia Citron, praising her bravery, while the rest will go to her foundation to support communities.
Keisei Tominaga, a standout three-point shooter for Nebraska, won the 2024 Hanes Men’s Three-Point Championship at the Final Four in Phoenix, Arizona. Known for his sharpshooting skills, Tominaga showcased his talent by finishing second in the first round, advancing to the championship, and ultimately emerging as the champion. His impressive performance and impact on Nebraska basketball have solidified his reputation as one of the best three-point shooters in Big Ten and Nebraska history.
Kenny Smith defended his comments about Sabrina Ionescu's three-point shooting, stating that he was advocating for her and emphasizing the differences in practice ranges between the NBA and WNBA. Ionescu, who chose to shoot from the NBA three-point line, impressed in a showdown with Stephen Curry, with both players expressing the importance of inspiring the next generation regardless of gender.
Damian Lillard of the Milwaukee Bucks won the Three-Point Contest for the second consecutive year, scoring 26 points in the final round to beat out Trae Young and Karl-Anthony Towns. Lillard's victory makes him the first player to achieve back-to-back wins in the event since 2007-08, and he joins a select group of repeat winners in the competition's history.
NBA All-Star Saturday in Indianapolis features the skills challenge, three-point contest, a head-to-head three-point contest between Stephen Curry and Sabrina Ionescu, and the slam dunk contest, leading up to Sunday night’s All-Star Game.
NBA's Steph Curry and WNBA's Sabrina Ionescu will compete in the first NBA vs. WNBA three-point contest at All-Star Weekend to determine the best three-point shooter. Both players are confident and eager to compete, with the event set to take place on Saturday at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The contest will feature a unique format and will also benefit their respective charities and the NBA Foundation. All-Star Weekend will also include the traditional Three-Point Contest, the Slam Dunk competition, and the All-Star Game on Sunday.
Stephen Curry took his pregame warmup routine to a new level by making an unbelievable full-court shot from the opposite tunnel before the Golden State Warriors' game against the Los Angeles Clippers. He is also set to face off against Sabrina Ionescu in a three-point contest during NBA All-Star Weekend, following her challenge to him six months ago.
Donovan Mitchell will be participating in the three-point competition at the NBA All-Star weekend, but he revealed that he only entered because his teammate Sam Merrill declined the opportunity. Mitchell and his teammates had been campaigning for Merrill to participate, but Merrill preferred to spend time with his family. Despite some skepticism from teammates about his three-point shooting abilities, Mitchell is determined to prove himself and win the competition.
NBA star Steph Curry and WNBA guard Sabrina Ionescu will face off in the first NBA vs. WNBA three-point contest at the upcoming All-Star Weekend, aiming to settle the debate over basketball's best three-point shooter. The event will be held on February 17 and broadcast live on TNT, with both players' charities receiving donations. Curry and Ionescu will shoot from their respective league's three-point lines, and the competition promises to be an exciting and charitable showdown.