Sabrina Ionescu. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images

New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu makes history against Mystics

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Max Dible | Last updated Jun 6, 2025 12:13 AM ET

On the day the NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers began, it was WNBA star Sabrina Ionescu who was busy making history.

The New York Liberty's star guard hit a three-point shot early in her team's contest against the Washington Mystics on Thursday, June 5, but it wasn't just any old basket. This particular connection from deep rendered Ionescu the most successful three-point shooter in the franchise's history.

"Sabrina Ionescu is the new 3-point queen in NY," the WNBA's official X account captioned video of the bucket. "She just passed Crystal Robinson for the most 3PM in [New York Liberty] history! NYL-WAS | WNBA Commissioner's Cup presented by @coinbase."

Sabrina Ionescu is the new 3-point queen in NY

She just passed Crystal Robinson for the most 3PM in @nyliberty history!

NYL-WAS | WNBA Commissioner's Cup presented by @coinbase pic.twitter.com/1JIxi3ZhwG
— WNBA (@WNBA) June 5, 2025

Ionescu accomplished the feat early in her sixth professional season.

She now adds the accolade to an impressive resumé that includes three All-Star appearances, three selections to the Second-Team All-WNBA squad and a championship ring in 2024, which was the franchise's first title in its history.

Ionescu is one of the most prolific and dangerous 3-point snipers in the league, connecting on 36.3% of those shots across 7.3 attempts per game for her career.

Ionescu is averaging 17.9 points, 4.7 assists, 4.3 rebounds and 1.1 steals per game through seven contests of the 2025 WNBA season. The Liberty entered their eighth game of the campaign against the Mystics on Thursday night with a record of 7-0.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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