Sabrina Ionescu and Natasha Cloud Dominate 2025 WNBA All-Star Events
What a night it was at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis for the 2025 WNBA All-Star festivities! The New York Liberty absolutely stole the show, and fans are still buzzing about the All-Star sweep delivered by Liberty guards Sabrina Ionescu and Natasha Cloud. These two not only reminded everyone why New York is the reigning champion — they also left no doubt that they’re hungry for another title run.
Let’s talk about Sabrina Ionescu first. After skipping last year’s 3-point contest, she made a thunderous return this year. If you remember her unforgettable performance in 2023 — where she dropped an insane 37 points with 25-of-27 makes — you’d think she couldn’t top it. But Sabrina came close again. In the final round of this year’s competition, she went head-to-head with Atlanta’s Allisha Gray and nailed 11 consecutive shots, finishing with 30 points. That was eight points more than Gray, and enough to grab the 3-point crown once again. It was absolute fireworks.
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And even though Sabrina came off the court saying she was “pretty disappointed” for missing a few she thought she should have made, let’s be real — the performance was nothing short of elite. Fans loved it, and she still walked away with $62,575 in prize money, thanks to the WNBA and a generous boost from sponsor Aflac. What’s even more amazing? She’s donating half of her winnings — over $30,000 — to rookie Sonia Citron, who bravely stepped into the spotlight as the only first-year player in the event. That’s heart. That’s leadership. That’s Ionescu.
Then came Natasha Cloud’s moment. In the skills challenge, Cloud outpaced everyone — including Erica Wheeler, Skylar Diggins, and Allisha Gray — despite missing all her 3-point attempts during the event. That’s the twist: the format doesn’t penalize you for missing 3s, so Cloud’s clean, fast execution through the course carried her to victory. She completed the final round with just 1.1 seconds to spare, earning herself a $57,575 payday. She later shared that she plans to use the money for a down payment on a new home — a well-earned reward for her clutch performance.
Together, Ionescu and Cloud swept both marquee events of the All-Star night — a first in WNBA history for teammates. It was a powerful showcase of talent, chemistry, and poise under pressure. And with this kind of midseason momentum, New York is looking locked in for another deep postseason run. All-Star weekend was a celebration, but for Liberty fans, it felt more like a warning shot to the rest of the league. They’re not just here to defend a title — they’re here to dominate.
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