I followed the New York Liberty guard on her debut Nike Asia Tour in the Philippines and China, where she discussed how it all doesn't feel real.

Ionescu, a first-time WNBPA player representative for CBA talks, was resolute Friday that the players know their worth and are going to fight for as long as it takes.

The Seattle Storm recently made headlines after announcing they will be unveiling a statue for franchise legend Sue Bird in August, a first for a WNBA team. When asked who Ionescu believes next deserves a statue in women's basketball, the Liberty guard looked no further than her teammate: Breanna Stewart.