Shey Peddy Embraces Viral ‘Reverse Steph Curry’ Shot with Humor

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Shey Peddy gained attention on Sunday after a video of her missed shot went viral. During the Indiana Fever‘s 90-83 loss to the Las Vegas Aces in Game 4 of the WNBA semifinals, Peddy attempted a 3-point shot that went way off target.

Instantly recognizing her error, Peddy turned around and placed her hands on her head, a moment captured in the now-famous video. A humorous fan on social media platform X called her reaction the ‘reverse Steph Curry,’ referencing the NBA star’s remarkable shooting accuracy.

Instead of letting the mishap get her down, Peddy embraced the moment. She responded to the comment on X, saying, ‘Nah reverse Steph is hilarious. It slipped out of my hands so I knew how bad it was about to look lmaooo.’

Despite the blunder, Peddy played an effective game. She shot 3-for-4 from the field and made a free throw, contributing 7 points to her team’s success. Her performance helped the Indiana Fever to a much-needed victory, leveling the series at two games each.

Peddy’s ability to laugh off her error and maintain resilience on the court won her fans’ hearts. Her humorous take on the incident and determination to perform well highlighted her character and sportsmanship.