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Lillard eyes three-peat, headlines NBA 3-point contest field
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Michael C. Wright
Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard has his eyes on a three-peat.
The sharpshooting guard headlines the eight-man field in the 3-point contest at next week’s NBA All-Star Weekend in San Francisco
The two-time defending champion will be joined by New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson, rising Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham, Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland, Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro, Golden State Warriors guard Buddy Hield, Brooklyn Nets forward Cameron Johnson and LA Clippers guard Norman Powell.
With a win, Lillard can become the first player since Craig Hodges (1990-92) to win the contest three times in a row. Larry Bird also captured three consecutive titles from 1986 to 1988.
Last year, Lillard racked up 26 out of a possible 40 points in the final round of the contest which also featured 2022 3-point contest winner Karl-Anthony Towns and Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young. He drilled four buckets in a row on the second-to-last rack of balls and jogged to the final rack needing only one more basket for the victory. He missed his next four shots from the corner, before splashing the game winner on his final attempt.
Lillard’s second straight title made him the first back-to-back champion since Jason Kapono (2007, 2008), a feat also accomplished by Bird, Hodges, Mark Price and Peja Stojakovic.
With the NBA All-Star weekend quickly approaching, all eyes are on Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard as he sets his sights on a third consecutive victory in the 3-point contest. Lillard, known for his deadly accuracy from beyond the arc, will face stiff competition from a talented field of shooters including Steph Curry, Devin Booker, and Joe Harris.
The 3-point contest has long been a fan favorite event during All-Star weekend, showcasing the best shooters in the league as they go head-to-head in a thrilling display of long-range marksmanship. Lillard’s back-to-back wins in 2020 and 2021 have solidified his status as one of the top shooters in the league, but he will need to bring his A-game to fend off challengers hungry for the title.
As the anticipation builds for the 3-point contest, fans can expect a high-energy competition filled with jaw-dropping shots and intense rivalries. Will Lillard make history with a three-peat, or will a new champion emerge to steal the spotlight? Tune in to find out as the NBA’s best shooters battle it out for 3-point supremacy.
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