The New York Liberty star etched her name into the record books once again on Saturday, this time for a single-season feat. In the first minute against the Phoenix Mercury, Ionescu found Crystal Dangerfield on the right wing for a 3-pointer that put the Liberty on the board. The assist was her 200th of the season, making Ionescu the first player to record 500-plus points, 200-plus rebounds and 200-plus assists in 26-season WNBA history. He reached the milestone with four games remaining in the regular season. At 24, she promises to challenge and possibly surpass those numbers many times throughout her career. [Set, hut, hike! Create or join a fantasy football league now!] For Ionescu, the achievement is the latest in a young career that has seen the former Oregon standout so far live up to the expectations that came with being the No. 1 pick in the 2020 draft. Since injury has limited her to just three games as a rookie, he has developed into one of the game’s most productive players. The latest statistical milestone for Sabrina Ionescu certainly won’t be her last (Melissa Tamez/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) On July 6, Ionescu had 31 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists, the highest scoring triple-double in WNBA history. The triple-double was also the third of her career, tying Candace Parker for the most in league history. Parker, a seven-time All-Star and two-time league MVP, scored her third just weeks earlier to briefly hold her own record. It took him 15 seasons to reach the tally and he is one of the best players in the history of the game. Ionescu reached her third in just her second full season of the game. This is what Ionescu does. She broke the NCAA record for triple-doubles by men or women with the 13th of her career as a junior in 2018. By the time she finished her season at Oregon, she had doubled that number to 26. This season — her first as an All -Star — Ionescu is averaging 17.5 points, 7.1 rebounds and 6.4 assists per game. Unfortunately for the Liberty, Ionescu’s production hasn’t translated into success on the field. After a 12-20 campaign in 2021, New York is 13-19 in 2022. That includes a 76-62 loss to the Mercury on Saturday. Ionescu led the Liberty effort with 20 points along with five rebounds and five assists. None of her teammates scored more than seven points. New York’s long-term priority is clear. Surround Ionescu with the right talent to showcase her unique skill set in your championship run.
