Liberty Star Sabrina Ionescu Undergoes Thumb Surgery After Finals Injury

The three-time All-Star had a procedure to repair a torn ligament in her shooting hand and is expected to return to the court in four weeks.

Sabrina Ionescu sustained a high-grade UCL tear in her right thumb during Game 4 of the WNBA Finals in October, where she played through the injury to help the Liberty secure their first championship.
The surgery, performed by Dr. Steven S. Shin, was deemed successful, and Ionescu has already begun rehabilitation.
The injury significantly impacted her performance in the Finals, particularly in Game 5, where she shot 1-for-19 but contributed with rebounds, assists, and defense.
Ionescu, who turned 27 on the day of her surgery, shared the news on Instagram and is projected to return to on-court activities in approximately four weeks.
This year has been a milestone for Ionescu, as she became a WNBA champion, earned her third All-Star selection, and won an Olympic gold medal with Team USA.