New York Liberty superstar Sabrina Ionescu has thrown the WNBA world a curveball—or rather, a left-handed jumper. In classic Sabrina style, the 27-year-old guard teased fans with a tantalizing hint about a potential skill upgrade for the 2025 season. If you’re a fan of basketball and chaos, buckle up.
Ionescu took to Instagram on Thursday, sharing a workout clip that had everyone doing a double take. Why? Because the sharpshooter wasn’t using her usual right hand. Sporting a cast on her right thumb—a souvenir from her valiant 2024 Finals run—Sabrina decided to show off her ambidexterity. Her caption? A mischievous:
“Might mess around and switch lefty next season.”
Cue the gasps, memes, and endless speculation. Is she serious? Is this just post-surgery boredom? Or is Sabrina Ionescu low-key the WNBA’s version of Steph Curry with a splash of Kyrie Irving-level unpredictability?
The Thumb That Saved the Title
Before we delve into Sabrina’s “lefty ambitions,” let’s rewind. The injury in question—a torn UCL in her right thumb—happened during Game 4 of the WNBA Finals. Despite the setback, Ionescu soldiered on, averaging 16.9 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 5.3 assists in the postseason. Oh, and she helped lead the Liberty to their long-awaited first championship. No big deal, right?
Now recovering post-surgery, it seems the thumb has inspired a whole new approach—or at least a new Instagram storyline.
2024: A Year for the Books
In case you missed it, 2024 was Sabrina Ionescu’s year. She turned 27 earlier this month and marked the occasion with an Instagram post summarizing her whirlwind year:
“26, thank you. Married my best friend, won a gold medal, and a WNBA championship all in the same year. God is good. Beyond grateful for everything this year had to offer, and thankful for everyone in my circle. 27… Let’s get it!”
Talk about a flex. Between dominating the court, tying the knot, and shining on the international stage, Sabrina made us all question what we’re doing with our lives.
Back-to-Back? Don’t Bet Against Her
Sure, the Liberty lost Kayla Thornton to the Golden State Valkyries in the expansion draft, but does that faze Sabrina? Not a chance. With Breanna Stewart, Jonquel Jones, and Courtney Vandersloot still holding down the fort, the Liberty have more than enough firepower to defend their title.
Now, imagine adding “Lefty Sabrina” to the mix. It’s not just a nightmare for opposing defenses—it’s a meme factory waiting to happen.
The Bigger Picture
Whether she’s just messing with us or genuinely planning to switch shooting hands, one thing is clear: Sabrina Ionescu knows how to keep the spotlight on her. She’s not just a basketball player; she’s a walking, talking headline.
So, WNBA fans, consider this your warning: 2025 might be the year of the ambidextrous bucket. And if Sabrina does switch lefty and starts dropping dimes like it’s nothing, well, don’t say she didn’t warn you.
