Sabrina Ionescu Faces Backlash from WNBA Fans for ‘Salty’ Super Bowl Remark After Liberty’s Stunning Defeat to Caitlin Clark & Co, Leaving Many to Say ‘Her Shine Has Dulled a Bit’

New York Liberty v Indiana FeverCaitlin Clark and the Fever overcame Sabrina Ionescu and the Liberty on Saturday (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

The Indiana Fever, led by standout rookie Caitlin Clark, managed an 83-78 upset against Sabrina Ionescu and the New York Liberty on Saturday night in Indianapolis. After the game, Ionescu remarked that the win was akin to a “Super Bowl” for Clark and the Fever, a comment that fans perceived as bitter.

This was the fourth matchup between the Fever and the Liberty, with the Liberty having dominated the previous three games last month, winning each by double digits.

On Saturday, however, Caitlin Clark made history by becoming the first WNBA rookie to record a triple-double, contributing 19 points, 13 assists, and 12 rebounds to lead the Fever to victory. Ionescu commented on the Fever’s win, stating:

“We played Liberty basketball, but understanding, this is their Super Bowl game. We’ve beaten them three times this year already. We knew they were gonna come into this game really hungry, and it’s tough to beat a team four times.”

Fans were not pleased with Ionescu’s comment, with one suggesting she sounded envious.

“Sabrina a bit jealous. Her shine has dulled a bit,” said Instagram user jondj.

Fan calls Sabrina Ionescu 'jealous' after her comment about Caitlin Clark and the FeverFan calls Sabrina Ionescu ‘jealous’ after her comment about Caitlin Clark and the Fever
X (formerly Twitter) user @BernieKnowsBall added:

“She mad Caitlin Clark already better than her 😭”

“When will WNBA players let the hate towards Caitlin go?” said user @DaigMuse.

Another fan joked that the Fever always plays “Super Bowl” games due to the large crowds they draw thanks to Clark’s presence.

“The Super Bowl game is every other team in the WNBA when they are facing the Fever,” @JamesClips2 said.

Here are additional reactions to Sabrina Ionescu’s comments about Clark and the Fever’s victory:
Fans react to Sabrina Ionescu's comment about Caitlin Clark and the Fever's win vs her LibertyFans react to Sabrina Ionescu’s comment about Caitlin Clark and the Fever’s win vs her Liberty

Sabrina Ionescu says Caitlin Clark, Fever have ‘grown’

Sabrina Ionescu acknowledged the growth of the Indiana Fever after facing Caitlin Clark and her team four times.

“It’s just tough in our league, especially with how every team has grown, and especially this young team,” Ionescu said. “We’ve been able to see how much they’ve grown, just throughout the first half of the season.

She emphasized that teams, including the Liberty, should approach games against young teams with a heightened sense of urgency, saying:

“I don’t think it was necessarily us not playing our style of basketball, it was just understanding that we have to come in with a sense of urgency knowing it’s not going to be as easy as it was in the first couple games that we were able to go up against them, because they’ve just grown.”

This season, Clark is averaging 16.0 points, 5.7 rebounds, 7.1 assists and 1.3 steals per game while shooting 39.1% from the field and 33.7% from deep. Ionescu, meanwhile, is averaging 18.7 points, 4.4 rebounds, 6.5 assists and 1.0 steals while shooting 41.9% from the field and 34.0% from beyond the 3-point line.

The Liberty have a league-best 17-4 record, while the Indiana Fever have a 9-13 record, which is good for eighth place.

Edited by John Ezekiel Hirro

Related Posts

Did Elon Musk Sleep with Google Co-Founder Sergey Brin’s Wife, Nicole Shanahan, to Steal Tech Secrets and Outmaneuver Bill Gates?

Clearing the air? Elon Musk is speaking out after being accused of having a “brief affair” with Nicole Shanahan, the estranged wife of Google cofounder Sergey Brin.The 51-year-old South Africa native…

Khloe Kardashian’s One-Word Reaction to Angel Reese’s WNBA Draft Lottery Outfit

Chicago Sky star Angel Reese came dressed to impress for the 2025 WNBA Draft Lottery on Sunday night. The All-Star forward caught the attention of more than a few fans with her…

Elon Musk Gave His Mother Investment Advice At 14, Now She Shares It

Maye Musk said her son has been sharing investment advice with her since he was 14 years old. The 74-year-old model said on Sunday that over 35 years ago…

Billionaire Elon Musk is now the father of 11 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren after having a third 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥 with ex-girlfriend Grimes – ‘Doing my best to help the underpopulation crisis’

Elon Musk, the famous entrepreneur and CEO of companies SpaceX and Tesla Inc., is father to 11 children. In June2022, he posted on X, “Doing my best…

Unpacking Elon Musk’s turbulent dating history and the 12 children he has fathered

Two marriages, 12 kids and several high-profile romances (see: Amber Heard, Grimes), Elon Musk is indeed, as he said in a 2023 eponymous biography, “just a fool…

Country star Jelly Roll was brought to tears when he saw the emotional reaction of a young fan who had traveled nine hours just to see him perform live. As the young fan’s eyes filled with awe and happiness, Jelly Roll couldn’t hold back his own tears.

There’s nothing quite like the feeling of seeing your favorite artist live. No matter how young or old you are, it truly feels like magic. There’s hearing…