Nike Sabrina 3 “Gamer” NBA2k24 II3985-300

Sabrina Ionescu isn’t wanting for much in her trophy cabinet, already amassing a championship, three All-WNBA nods, and multiple three-point titles in just over five years in the W. Each of those above-the-line honors are no doubt headlines in her illustrious yet still budding career, but sometimes it’s the unexpected ones that mean the most.

When she was named the cover athlete for the WNBA edition of NBA 2K24, Ionescu called it a “pretty humbling experience,” tying in the legacy of the series’ cover athletes shortly after: “knowing that a lot of kids […] will dream to be on the cover as well. That’s really what’s important to me.” Though the achievement understandably went unexplored on the Sabrina 2 given the sometimes year-plus cycle of development for any shoe, her selection finally touches down in her line via the Nike Sabrina 3 “Gamer.”

The futuristic palette here derives from the abstract backing behind her action shot, most evident with the blurry streaks of light coursing through the lateral and medial Swooshes. Otherwise, the shoe is dominated by motherboard-like green through the upper, vivid purple on the collar and heel, and a sleek black sole unit that helps add edge to this otherwise vibrant edition.

The Nike Sabrina 3 “Gamer” releases on October 16th, retailing for $145 in unisex sizing. Check out a flurry of on-foot and in-hand looks included below and keep an eye on our Sneaker Release Dates page for more on the most notable kicks coming down the pike.

Matt Varga is an Editor at SneakerNews. Initially earning a degree in Video Arts and Technology, he got his start in video editing and writing in the music world — primarily on hip-hop and electronic. A long-standing interest in sneakers led him to switching over to footwear. An avid collector, his favorite sneaker of all time comes down to either the Air Jordan 1 “Black Toe” and Air Jordan 5 “Laney,” his first ever pick-ups. When he’s not writing, you can find Matt cooking, traveling, attending concerts and when weather permits, on the handball court.