Sabrina Ionescu shares never before seen childhood snaps to celebrate her brother's birthday

Sabrina Ionescu shared never-before-seen pictures from her childhood to celebrate her twin brother Edward’s birthday. The New York Liberty star posted a collage on Instagram featuring nostalgic photos of them growing up together.

The pictures captured Ionescu spending time with her brother both as a child and as an adult. She accompanied the collage with a heartfelt caption to honor her brother on their shared birthday.

"27 years of blowing out candles with you," Ionescu wrote.

Ionescu greets her brother on her birthday. (Credits: sabrina_i/Instagram

Ionescu and Edward are twins, born 18 minutes apart, with Edward being the older sibling. In previous Instagram stories, Ionescu acknowledged the birthday wishes she received from friends and fans.

Among those who sent greetings was Vanessa Bryant, Kobe Bryant’s widow. She shared a photo of herself with Ionescu and added a loving caption.

"Happy Birthday to my little sis," Vanessa wrote.

Ionescu mentions back the birthday wishes she received on her special day. (Credits: @sabrina_i/Instagram)

Ionescu's former teammate and Dallas Wings star Satou Sabally also expressed her heartfelt wishes on her Instagram story. Ionescu reshared Sabally’s story to express her gratitude.

The New York Liberty also marked Ioescu's birthday with a special post.

Sabrina Ionescu teases her upcoming Sabrina 2s "Trust the Game" sneakers

Sabrina Ionescu showcased her latest signature sneakers, the Sabrina 2s "Trust the Game" edition, set to launch later this month. The Liberty star's signature shoes have drawn significant attention from hoopers and have even eclipsed milestones that neither LeBron James’ nor Kevin Durant’s sneakers have achieved.

Ionescu shared a picture of the latest "Trust the Game" iteration of her Sabrina 2s on Instagram, expressing her excitement with a simple caption:

"Love Love Love💛"

Sabrina Ionescu shows off her new sneakers on her Ig story. (Credits: sabrina_i/Instagram)

The new "Trust the Game" Sabrina 2s feature a bold lime-yellow color as the primary hue. The sneakers sport a navy blue Nike Swoosh accented by red Flywire cables. The sole and laces complement the main design with matching colors.

The shoes, which are expected to cost $130, will be available later this month in select Nike retail stores and on the Nike website.