To own the crown, one must dethrone the king. In one of the most anticipated contests of the All-Star weekend, Stephen Curry proved once again why he is the best shooter the world has ever seen. Despite an outstanding performance from Sabrina Ionescu, Curry reclaimed his title as the greatest shooter in the NBA by defeating the 3-point contest record holder with a score of 29-26 in the special Steph vs. Sabrina three-point showdown.

The contest garnered attention from media personalities and athletes across the league who chimed in with their favorites when it was first announced. As Steph secured the victory, a comical moment unfolded. Enjoying every bit of his win with his unique celebration, his wife Ayesha cheered on. Meanwhile, Giannis Antetokounmpo, watched in disbelief on the sidelines., with his hand on his head.

In an early interview, Giannis claimed Sabrina to win the contest, citing, “I put all my money on Sabrina.”

Unexpectedly, much like Giannis, numerous athletes and media personalities predicted Sabrina to emerge victorious. Notably, even Steph’s teammate, Klay Thompson, immediately threw his support behind Sabrina. While this doesn’t diminish Curry’s achievement, it is worth noting that Sabrina held the record for the best performance in a 3-point contest, missing only 2 shots in a round.

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However, until circumstances bring them together again, Stephen Curry claims the bragging rights and a WWE-like championship belt labeled “Stephen vs. Sabrina,” adorned with images of GOATS on either side.

Stephen Curry opens up after the win

While crediting Ionescu for elevating the contest’s intensity, Curry declared the event a total success. Furthermore, understanding the mettle of Ionecu’s shooting, he expressed doubts that anyone could ever match her shoes. However, in light of the thrilling environment and competition, he suggested that the league should organize such events more frequently.

Taking the mic during her moment, Ionescu cheered on the up-and-coming youngsters, offering words of encouragement to pursue their dreams and strive to be the best versions of themselves.

Although the contest was designed for entertainment, it held a special significance for both Steph and Sabrina. A Bay Area native, Ionescu grew up attending the Golden State Warriors‘ home games and idolizing Curry in the process. During her time at Oregon, Curry actively supported the collegiate star. Since then, the two have shared a special bond, serving as the catalysts for the highly anticipated three-point clash after engaging in lighthearted banter on social media.

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Furthermore, there are chances that the two might take up the 3-point challenge again next time. However, this time around, they can be with a splash partner by their side.