Sabrina Ionescu, the star point guard for the New York Liberty, has opened up about her close relationship with Golden State Warriors' star, Stephen Curry.
Growing up in the Bay Area, Ionescu was a fan of Curry as he rose to stardom with the Warriors.
Now, she considers Curry a mentor and a friend. Ionescu spoke about her connection with Curry, saying that she regularly communicates with him.
She finds it surreal that she has transitioned from being a fan of Curry's to being in the same circle as him, thanks to her own success as a point guard.
She emphasized the importance of using her experience and platform to mentor and support younger athletes, just as Curry and other athletes have done for her.
Ionescu has made a significant impact on the Liberty, helping lead the team to the best record in the WNBA's Eastern Conference.
She was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 WNBA Draft and has been named to the All-Star team twice.
Notably, she set a record in the three-point contest by scoring 37 points, surpassing Curry's record for the highest score in NBA or WNBA history.
As a 25-year-old athlete in the prime of her career, Ionescu aims to become a role model for younger players, just as Curry has been for her.
She recognizes the value of the mentorship and support she has received and is committed to paying it forward to the next generation of athletes.