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USA Today via Reuters

Every time the 25-year-old basketball player steps onto the court, extraordinary things unfold. Sabrina Ionescu has become the talk of the hoops world. It seems she has convinced any naysayers after her scorching-hot performance in the WNBA All-Star 3-point contest, including Kayla Nicole, a former flame of Kansas City Chiefs Travis Kelce. Joining the celebration of Sabrina’s remarkable feat, Nicole expressed her joyous support.

Known as a YouTuber and internet personality, Nicole gained fame when she started dating Kelce in 2017. Their relationship spanned five years with its fair share of ups and downs before officially ending in May 2022. Even after the breakup, Nicole appears to be enjoying her personal life and keeping her fans updated through social media. In a recent update, she shares her excitement for Sabrina’s victorious moment.

Nicole celebrates record-breaking feat

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In a recent Instagram story, Travis Kelce’s former partner, Kayla Nicole shared her excitement with fans as she witnessed Sabrina’s dominance on the basketball court. She posted a story originally shared by @complexsports, captioning it “Tough!

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The post itself hailed Sabrina’s performance as “Sabrina Ionescu just had the greatest shooting display in NBA and WNBA history.” Nicole’s enthusiastic update showcased her admiration for Sabrina’s incredible achievement and further solidified the widespread recognition of Ionescu’s historic performance on Friday evening.

Sabrina’s performance from court to record books

Sabrina Ionescu’s record-breaking performance in the three-point contest during the All-Star weekend left no doubt about her sharpshooting abilities. Scoring 37 out of 40 possible points and hitting 25 out of 27 shots, she surpassed both NBA and WNBA records for a single round in the three-point contest.

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With an impressive college career at Oregon and being the first overall pick in the 2020 WNBA Draft, Ionescu continues to shine as a key player for the New York Liberty, earning two All-Star game appearances. Her exceptional shooting skills and consistent performance have solidified her spot among the league’s elite players, even surpassing Stephen Curry and Tyrese Haliburton.

Read more: Sabrina Ionescu, A Close Friend Of Vanessa and Kobe Bryant, Admits Why The Mamba And Steve Nash Were Her Childhood Role Models

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With an average of 16.4 points per game and ranking second in the league with 3.4 three-pointers made per game in the 2023 season, Ionescu has been a force to be reckoned with. Her recent record-breaking performance only solidifies her status as an exceptional player. What a remarkable display by Sabrina!

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