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NBC Sports
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- NBC Sports
Q&A: Sabrina Ionescu is 'all for' a permanent 4-point shot in the WNBA
After an eventful All-Star Weekend, Sabrina Ionescu will be back in action on Tuesday at the Barclays Center as the New York Liberty take on the Indiana Fever. It was a big weekend for Ionescu, who reclaimed her crown as the WNBA's 2025 Starry 3-Point Contest champion. A CHAMP ONCE AGAIN 🏆 Sabrina Ionescu takes home the 2nd @starrylemonlime 3-Point Contest title of her career! #WNBAAllStar2025 Like many All-Stars, Ionescu made the rounds during All-Star Weekend, which included an appearance at 'AT&T All-Star Access' at WNBA Live on Saturday where she did interview(s) and met with fans. July 19 - Sabrina Ionescu is interviewed at WNBA Live's 'AT&T All-Star Access' during the 2025 All-Star Weekend. Courtesy of: AT&T Sabrina Ionescu's interview with NBC Sports was lightly edited for length and clarity. Sabrina Ionescu Q&A at WNBA Live's 'AT&T All-Star Access' You're here with AT&T. What are you doing today? Sabrina Ionescu: Just connecting with fans. Really excited to be here with AT&T for All-Star Weekend and just being able to be here around the fans in this amazing space and kind of be able to be a role model, sign autographs, take pictures. So, I'm just really excited to be here. INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - JULY 19: Sabrina Ionescu of the New York Liberty takes picture with a fan at at 'AT&T's All-Star Access' at WNBA Live. (Photo courtesy of: AT&T) Courtesy of AT&T AT&T is also the sponsor of the 4-pointer [for the 2025 All-Star Game]. Very cool that money will be donated to charities of players' choices for each 4-pointer made [in the game]. Thoughts on that? AT&T 4-Point Shot: • Four circles – two at each end of the court – will be placed above the current three-point line at a distance of 28 feet from the rim. • Each circle shall be designated as the AT&T 4-PT Shot area. Courtesy of: A&T Sabrina Ionescu: Yeah. I'm super excited, obviously. Hopefully, can make a few and be able to donate to my [SI20] Foundation that's just able to continue to give back to communities that mean a lot to me and impact children. So, I'm really excited for that opportunity as well. July 19 - Sabrina Ionescu attends 'AT&T All-Star Access' at WNBA Live during the 2025 All-Star Weekend. Do you think the WNBA should implement a permanent 4-point line? Sabrina Ionescu: I'm always all for it. I've said that from the beginning if that was to be a rule change, I would love for that to happen. I just think everyone's shooting so well from the three-point line, and I feel like we could continue to add different elements that would change the game of basketball. So, I mean, personally, I would love it, but I'm fine with where it's at right now as well. INDIANAPOLIS, IN - JULY 19: Sabrina Ionescu #20 of Team Clark smiles during the AT&T WNBA All-Star Game 2025 on July 19, 2025 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by A.J. Mast/NBAE via Getty Images) A.J. Mast/NBAE via Getty Images If you were [going to] play a game of HORSE, tell me three tricks in your bag that you would put in a game that you think would guarantee you the win. Sabrina Ionescu: I always go lefty. Like, that's kind of my trick HORSE shot. I don't have great trick shots because I don't really try and practice them too much, but going lefty always usually guarantees me wins. Like, whether it's free throw shot lefty, a three-pointer, then obviously sometimes to finish...a half court shot righty, but a lefty always will sneak me in a few letters to win. The Sabrina 3, you announced that it was being released. So, you have the All-Star version that came out and then, you also have the 'Blueprint' that's coming out [July 24]. How involved are you still, considering that it's the third iteration, in the design process? Sabrina Ionescu: Just as involved as I was in the first one from when we started. Just being able the story that I want to tell from my shoe, see it evolve, understand what consumers need. Obviously, not really settling. Just strive to try and come out with the best performance shoe. And now we're on the third one, and I'm really excited for the world to be able to see it. What are your three favorite colorways? Any iteration and why? Sabrina Ionescu: I would say the Sabrina 2 'Lily' because I won a championship in those. Game 5. They're [named] after my mom. My mom's name is Lily, and they have flowers on them. So, that would have to be one. Probably launch colorway of the Sabrina 1 just because that was like the first time. And then, launch colorway of the 3, I would have to say. The 'Blueprint colorway'. The blueprint of being an athlete. Had the opportunity to chat w/ Sabrina Ionescu during All-Star Weekend at AT&T's All-Star Access at WNBA Live! Among other things, we talked the Sabrina 3 Blueprint & where it ranks for her as a colorway. More on that later! But a reminder, they drop July 24! (via @sabrina_i/IG) I know you're a big tennis fan. With the US Open, coming next month, who are you looking forward to seeing? Sabrina Ionescu: Coco Gauff and Carlos Alcaraz. I'm super excited to be able to go. Hopefully, our schedule permits and I'm able to watch a few matches. If you didn't play basketball, is tennis a sport you would've played? Sabrina Ionescu: Absolutely. If I could. If I was good enough [laughter]. I think you're probably being hard on yourself. Sabrina Ionescu: Maybe. If you had the chance to partner with a pro tennis player in a game doubles, who would you want to partner with? Sabrina Ionescu: Carlos Alcaraz and Emma Raducanu. Why? Sabrina Ionescu: Well one, I'm a huge Carlos fan, so that would have to be it. And then, Emma is actually part Romanian and so, I think that's pretty cool. I mean, obviously, my parents are both Romanian as well. So, I think it just makes her a great story.
USA Today
15-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
When is the NBA All-Star Game? Times, TV for weekend schedule of events
When is the NBA All-Star Game? Times, TV for weekend schedule of events Show Caption Hide Caption Cam Johnson shares how he's preparing for the 2025 Starry 3-Point Contest Cam Johnson sits down with Mike Sykes to explain his preparation for the 2025 Starry 3-Point Contest. The highly anticipated NBA All-Star Weekend has finally arrived, kicking off with the thrilling Rising Stars event. The winning team from this event earned the honor of participating in Sunday's All-Star Game, adding to the weekend's excitement. The NBA All-Star roster is a constellation of the biggest stars in basketball. Shaq's team is a powerhouse of experienced players led by LeBron James, who is set to make his record 21st consecutive All-Star appearance. The roster also includes other luminaries such as Kevin Durant, Jayson Tatum, and Stephen Curry, adding to the star-studded lineup. Chuck's Global Stars will showcase the talents of two-time MVP Nikola Jokic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Victor Wembanyama, Pascal Siakam, and more, all sharing the court in a display of global basketball prowess. On the other hand, Kenny's Young Stars roster, featuring Anthony Edwards, Jalen Brunson, and Tyler Herro, is set to prove that they are the league's future stars. In addition to the NBA All-Star Game, there is still a lot of action to experience with the Slam Dunk and Three-Point contests. Here is everything you need to know about the 2025 NBA All-Star Weekend: NBA All-Star: Rome Flynn named celebrity MVP; Stephon Castle takes Rising Stars honors NBA All-Star teams Team Shaq: LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Kyrie Irving, Jayson Tatum, Kevin Durant, Damian Lillard, James Harden, Jaylen Brown and Anthony Davis. LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Kyrie Irving, Jayson Tatum, Kevin Durant, Damian Lillard, James Harden, Jaylen Brown and Anthony Davis. Team Chuck: Donovon Mitchell, Nikola Jokic, Trae Young, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Victor Wembanyama, Pascal Siakam, Alperen Sengun and Karl-Anthony Towns. Donovon Mitchell, Nikola Jokic, Trae Young, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Victor Wembanyama, Pascal Siakam, Alperen Sengun and Karl-Anthony Towns. Team Kenny: Anthony Edwards, Jalen Brunson, Jaren Jackson Jr., Cade Cunningham, Darius Garland, Tyler Herro, Evan Mobley and Jalen Williams. When is 2025 Kia Skills Challenge? The Kia Skills Challenge is the first event on Saturday's schedule. Four teams will compete, with two members from each team participating. Here is who will take the court: Team Cavs: Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley Team Spurs: Chris Paul and Victor Wembanyama (San Antonio Spurs) Chris Paul and Victor Wembanyama (San Antonio Spurs) Team Warriors: Draymond Green and Moses Moody Draymond Green and Moses Moody Team Rooks: Zaccharie Risacher (Atlanta Hawks) and Alex Sarr (Washington Wizards) When is NBA 3-point contest? The NBA 3-point contest is one event in a three-part Saturday night lineup, following the Skills Challenge. The winner of the 3-point contest will receive $60,000, while the second place will earn $40,000, and the third place will get $25,000. This follows the skills challenge, which starts at 8 p.m. ET. Here are the eight players competing in this year's 3-point contest: Jalen Brunson (New York Knicks) Cade Cunningham (Detroit Pistons) Darius Garland (Cleveland Cavaliers) Tyler Herro (Miami Heat) Buddy Hield (Golden State Warriors) Cameron Johnson (Brooklyn Nets) Damian Lillard (Milwaukee Bucks) Norman Powell (Los Angeles Clippers) When is 2025 NBA Slam Dunk Contest? The AT&T Slam Dunk Contest will conclude Saturday night's activities, which begin at 8 p.m. ET on TNT. According to the NBA's Collective Bargaining Agreement, the first-place winner will receive $105,000.) Here is a list of who will participate in the Slam Dunk Contest: Mac McClung of the Orlando Magic Matas Buzelis of the Chicago Bulls Stephon Castle of the San Antonio Spurs Andre Jackson Jr. of the Milwaukee Bucks 2025 NBA All-Star schedule All times Eastern. Saturday, Feb. 15: NBA All-Star practice at the Oakland Arena, 2 p.m. NBA HBCU Classic at Oakland Arena, 5 p.m., NBA TV All-Star Saturday night (skills challenge, 3-point contest, slam dunk contest) at Chase Center, 8 p.m., TNT and TruTV Sunday, Feb. 16: NBA All-Star Game at Chase Center, 8 p.m., TNT and TruTV How to watch the 2025 NBA All-Star game Date: Sunday, Feb. 16 Time: 8 p.m. ET TV: TNT Stream: NBA League Pass, Fubo Location: Chase Center (San Francisco) Watch Live: Stream All-Star Weekend with a SlingTV subscription We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. USA TODAY Network newsrooms operate independently, and this doesn't influence our coverage.
USA Today
14-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Nets' Cam Johnson still participating in 3-point contest this weekend
NEW YORK -- Brooklyn Nets forward Cam Johnson will be representing the franchise this weekend as he participates in the 2025 Starry 3-Point Contest on Saturday as part of All-Star Weekend. Johnson being in the competition will allow Brooklyn to be represented in San Francisco, but there looked to be a chance that he wouldn't be able to participate after turning his ankle in Wednesday's 100-96 over the Philadelphia 76ers. "I'm going to be fine," Johnson said following Wednesday's win over the 76ers. Johnson played 32 minutes against Philadelphia and put up 16 points, six rebounds, three assists, and three steals, but there was a moment in the game where he tweaked that right ankle that has caused him so much trouble over the past month, but he seemed to imply that he will be fine moving forward. "I'm really excited for it," Johnson said when asked about his expectations for the three-point contest and All-Star Weekend in general. "I'll be shooting and praying. Prepare myself as best I can and go out there and shoot them and live with the result. I'm excited for it, I'm excited to spend a little bit of time at home and kind of recharge the batteries and get ready for these last 28 games." Johnson has a tough task ahead of him as he will be up against a field of: New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson, Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham, Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland, Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro, Golden State Warriors guard Buddy Hield, Los Angeles Clippers guard Norman Powell, and Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard, who has won the past two three-point contests. What Johnson has on his side is the fact that he is having a career-year as he is averaging 19.1 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game while shooting a career-high 48.8% from the field and 41.3% from three-point range. While Johnson is looking to have fun and make the most of the experience whether he wins the competition or not, he has been preparing to potentially win it all. "Shoot 'em and pray," Johnson said when asked what his strategy is for the competition. On a serious note, Johnson will be looking to do something that hasn't been done since 2019 when then-Nets guard Joe Harris won the three-point contest for the first time in franchise history, something that most Brooklyn fans remember to this day because of how well Harris shot the ball for the Nets.
