Sabrina Ionescu net worth: NY Liberty star's rookie card becomes most expensive WNBA card after selling for $10,800
WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA: New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu made history as a basketball player after her rookie card became the most expensive WNBA card ever after selling at auction. Ionescu's 2020 Panini Prizm WNBA Black Gold rookie card sold for $10,800 on Sunday night, February 19. The sale was brokered by PWCC.
Reps for PWCC told TMZ Sports that this is the first time a WNBA card netted as many as five figures on the block. With just five copies, this is reportedly one of the rarest Ionescu pieces ever made. The card is graded a Gem Mint 10 and features Ionescu, 25, handling the rock on the front. The black, on the other hand, displays a blurb about her college career. The star shared the news on her Instagram story.
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Why is the card so expensive?
Considering Ionescu has been in the WNBA only since 2020, the price of the card is surprising. However, PWCC officials said that demand for her memorabilia increased after some huge free agents, Breanna Stewart, were added this offseason. "The table is set for one of the most exciting WNBA seasons to date and Ionescu is right at the forefront," PWCC exec Jesse Craig said. "Collectors are anticipating that energy and excitement and looking to buy premier Ionescu cards. We're entering an interesting phase here where supply for these high-end cards won't be able to match the demand."
What is Sabrina Ionescu's net worth?
Ionescu, who has been breaking stereotypes with her brilliant performance, has amassed a net worth of $1 million, according to Playersbio. According to Buzzlearn, on the other hand, her net income is estimated to be between $1 million - $5 Million. MEAWW could not independently verify the information.
Her primary source of income is from basketball, but sponsorships and endorsement deals also add to her fortune. She is expected to earn $86,701 and carry a cap hit of $86,701 in 2023.
Ionescu, who plays for New York Liberty of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA), has played college basketball for the Oregon Ducks in the past. She is the Pac-12 Conference all-time leader in assists. She is notably also the only player in NCAA Division I basketball to have recorded 2,000 points, 1,000 assists, and 1,000 rebounds. Forbes announced in Vovember last year that Ionescu made it into the sports category’s Forbes 30 Under 30 List 2022
Ionescu, who went to Miramonte High School in Orinda, California, trained under Coach Kelly Sopak in high school. As the player turned 22 in December 2019, she became eligible to declare for the 2019 WNBA Draft. She was also considered a top pick in ESPN’s January 2019 mock draft.