Who Won the NBA 3 Point Contest?
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The NBA 3 Point Contest is an annual event that pits the league’s best shooters against each other. This year’s contest was especially competitive, with some of the best shooters in the league going head to head. So, who won the NBA 3 Point Contest?
Kyrie Irving
Kyrie Irving of the Cleveland Cavaliers won the Three Point Contest during the All-Star weekend. Irving is no stranger to the three point contest, as he won the contest back in 2013. This year, Irving beat out fellow All-Star Stephen Curry in the final round to take home the title.
Kyrie’s stats
In his eight NBA seasons, all with the Celtics, Irving has averaged 22.2 points and 5.7 assists per game. He is a six-time All-Star and was named the NBA Rookie of the Year in 2012. He helped lead the Cavaliers to their first NBA championship in 2016, when he was named the NBA Finals MVP.
Kyrie’s 3 point shooting
Kyrie Irving is one of the best shooters in the NBA, and he proved it once again by winning the 2020 NBA 3 Point Contest. Kyrie made a total of 28 shots in the final round, including a perfect 9-for-9 from the “money ball” rack. It was a close contest, with Buddy Hield coming in second place with 26 points.
Stephen Curry
In 2016, Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors won the NBA 3 Point Contest. This contest is an annual event that takes place during the NBA All-Star Weekend. In the contest, Curry shot 15 for 25 from the three-point line.
Stephen’s stats
In the 2014-2015 season, Stephen Curry made 276 three-pointers, setting an NBA record for most threes in a season. He also set the record for most three-pointers made in a single game, with 12. For his career, Curry has made 1,016 three-pointers, which is good for sixth all-time.
Stephen’s 3 point shooting
In the 2014-2015 season, Stephen Curry set the NBA record for most 3-pointers made in a season with 286. He also set the record for most 3-pointers made in a single game with 12, which he accomplished twice. In the 2015-2016 season, Curry broke his own record by making 402 3-pointers. He also became the first player in NBA history to make at least 200 3-pointers in consecutive seasons.
Klay Thompson
Klay Thompson won the 2020 NBA 3 Point Contest with a score of 28. He was able to edge out Steph Curry, who scored 27, in the final round. This is Thompson’s 2nd time winning the contest, as he also won in 2016.
Klay’s stats
In the 2014-15 season, Thompson set an NBA record by making 276 three-pointers, eclipsing the previous record of 269 set by Stephen Curry the previous season. He shot 41.7 percent from three-point range and averaged 21.7 points per game.
Klay’s 3 point shooting
Klay Thompson showed the world that he is not only one of the best shooters in the NBA, but one of the best shooters of all time. Klay has set the record for most 3’s made in an NBA game with 14, and he did it in just 27 minutes. He also holds the Warriors franchise record for most 3’s made in a season with 276.
Joe Harris
In a close battle between some of the NBA’s best three-point shooters, Joe Harris of the Brooklyn Nets emerged victorious in the 2019 NBA Three-Point Contest. Harris narrowly beat out defending champion Devin Booker of the Phoenix Suns, with both players putting up 20 points in the final round.
Joe’s stats
Joe Harris won the 3 point contest with a score of 28. He was the only player to make all 5 money balls in the final round.
Joe’s 3 point shooting
Joe Harris winning the 3 point contest wasn’t much of a surprise to those who have been paying attention to his shooting this season. The Brooklyn Nets’ journeyman has had a career year, posting the best three-point percentage in the NBA while taking more threes per game than anyone else on his team. It’s no wonder that Harris was crowned the 3-point king at All-Star Weekend.
Danny Green
The 2019 NBA Three-Point Contest was the 34th edition of the National Basketball Association (NBA) Three-Point Contest, a shooting competition held during the NBA All-Star Weekend. The contest was first introduced in 1986. Danny Green, of the Toronto Raptors, won the contest, defeating Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry in the final round.
Danny’s stats
In the 2017-2018 season, Green averaged 10.3 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 1.6 assists in 26.3 minutes per game. He shot 45 percent from the field and 41 percent from three-point range, while also providing stout defense on a team that won 58 games and reached the NBA Finals.
Danny’s 3 point shooting
Danny Green is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the University of North Carolina. As a senior in 2009–10, he was named a first-team All-American by the Associated Press andsecond-team All-American by the United States Basketball Writers Association.
In the 2010 NBA draft, Green was selected with the 46th overall pick by the Cleveland Cavaliers. He was later traded to the Spurs on draft night. He has also played for the Milwaukee Bucks, Houston Rockets, Philadelphia 76ers, and Toronto Raptors. He won an NBA championship with Toronto in 2019.
Green is a two-time winner of the NBA Three-Point Shootout contest, having won consecutive titles in 2017 and 2018. In 2019, he became just the fourth player in NBA history to make at least 200 three-pointers in seven consecutive seasons.
Damian Lillard
Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers won the 2020 NBA 3 Point Contest. This is Lillard’s second time winning the contest, having also won in 2014. Lillard beat out sharpshooter Buddy Hield of the Sacramento Kings in the final round.
Damian’s stats
In the 2020 NBA 3-Point Contest, Damian Lillard set a new record with 28 points in the final round to win the contest.[1] He made 9 three-pointers in the final round, one shy of the record set by Klay Thompson in 2016.[2]
Lillard is known for his shooting prowess, especially from deep. He entered the 2020 NBA 3-Point Contest as one of the favorites, and he did not disappoint. His final round score of 28 points was enough to beat out Buddy Hield and Devontae Cacok, who both finished with 20 points.
This was Lillard’s second time winning the NBA 3-Point Contest, as he also won it in 2014. He is now one of just four players to win the contest multiple times, joining Jason Kapono, Peja Stojaković, and Craig Hodges.
Damian’s 3 point shooting
Damian Lillard is one of the best three-point shooters in the NBA, and he proved it once again by winning the 3-point contest at All-Star Weekend. Lillard has now won the contest twice, and he is the only player to win it in back-to-back years.
Lillard was dominant in the final round, beating out Steph Curry and Buddy Hield. He finished with 28 points, which was four more than Curry and six more than Hield. Lillard shot an impressive 50% from beyond the arc in the final round, while Curry and Hield both shot 42%.
This was a much needed win for Lillard, as he has been struggling with his shot lately. He came into All-Star Weekend shooting just 32% from three-point range since the start of 2020. However, he looked like his old self in the 3-point contest, and that should give him some confidence moving forward.
Kemba Walker
Kemba Walker of the Boston Celtics won the 2020 NBA 3 Point Contest. This was his first time in the contest and he beat out some tough competition. He will now compete in the 2020 All-Star game.
Kemba’s stats
Kemba Walker is an American professional basketball player for the Charlotte Hornets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was selected by the Hornets with the ninth overall pick in the 2011 NBA draft. Walker is a two-time NBA All-Star and was named to the All-NBA Third Team in 2019. He has also been a member of the United States national team.
In his sophomore year, Walker earned second-team all-conference accolades and was named Big East Defensive Player of the Year, leading Connecticut to a 9th seed in the NCAA Tournament. The Huskies went on to win five games in the tournament, including upset wins over 2nd seed San Diego State and 3rd seed Kentucky, to earn a spot in the Final Four. In Kemba’s junior year, he again earned second-team all-conference honors as he led Connecticut to a 32–9 record and another NCAA tournament berth. The Huskies went on to make it back to the Final Four, where they lost to Kentucky in the championship game. After his junior year, Walker decided to forgo his senior season and declare himself eligible for the 2011 NBA draft.
Kemba’s 3 point shooting
Kemba Walker, who is currently a member of the Boston Celtics, won the 2020 NBA 3 Point Contest. Kemba beat out fellow contestant Devin Booker in the final round by sinking 19 of his 25 shots. This marks the second time that Kemba has won the contest, as he also won it back in 2018.
Seth Curry
The 2020 NBA 3 Point Contest was won by Seth Curry of the Dallas Mavericks. Curry is the brother of Steph Curry, and he has been a very good three-point shooter throughout his career. This was Curry’s first time winning the contest, and he beat out some very good shooters to take home the title.
Seth’s stats
In the 2019-20 season, Curry averaged 27.3 points and 5.2 assists per game while shooting a league-leading 43.7 percent from three-point range. He also set an NBA record with 164 made three-pointers in a single season. For his career, Curry has averaged 19.5 points and 5.9 assists per game while shooting 42.6 percent from three-point range.
Seth’s 3 point shooting
Seth Curry is an American professional basketball player for the Portland Trail Blazers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and played college basketball for Liberty University and Duke University. Seth’s father, Dell Curry, is a former NBA player and his brother, Stephen Curry, is a two-time NBA MVP.
Seth has established himself as one of the best three-point shooters in the NBA. In the 2016-17 season, he set the league record for most three-pointers made in a single season with 246. He also won the NBA Three-Point Contest in 2019.
Derrick Rose
Derrick Rose, the Minnesota Timberwolves point guard, won the 2019 NBA 3-Point Contest. This is his first time competing in the contest, and he is the first Timberwolves player to ever win the event. Rose defeated Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry in the final round, scoring 26 points to Curry’s 25.
Derrick’s stats
Derrick Rose is an American professional basketball player for the Minnesota Timberwolves of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He is a three-time All-Star and the 2011 NBA Most Valuable Player. Rose played one year of college basketball for the Memphis Tigers before being drafted first overall by his hometown Chicago Bulls in 2008. He is the only player in NBA history to be ranked in the top five in career assists per game and steals per game among active players.
In his first season, Rose was named the NBA Rookie of the Year and became just the third rookie in league history to be voted as an All-Star starter. He Repeatd as Rookie of yeaR againNomination, as well as, winnning The Most Improve Player Award that year too.In 2010, he led the Bulls to their first playoff win in over a decade and was named to the All-NBA Second Team. After suffering a torn ACL midway through the 2012–13 season, Rose missed over a year’s worth of games. Upon his return he again led his team to the playoffs but was plagued by injuries during this time. However, in 2015 he played less than 10 games due to yet another injury. After being traded to New York Knicks, he missed substantial time due to various injuries until signing with Minnesota Timberwolves after being waived by Knicks via stretched provision In 2017–18 season, he reached double figures in scoring for 10th consecutive seasons going back to his rookie year which is tied with Karl Malone for second most among active players behind only LeBron James
Derrick’s 3 point shooting
Derrick Rose is a shooting guard for the Minnesota Timberwolves. In the 2018-19 season, he averaged 18.0 points per game, 5.6 assists per game, and 3.7 rebounds per game. He shot 46.2% from the field, and 36.0% from three-point range.
In the 2019 NBA Three-Point Contest, Rose finished 7th out of 8 participants with a score of 15 points.
Zach LaVine
For the second year in a row, Zach LaVine won the NBA 3 Point Contest. LaVine is a shooting guard for the Minnesota Timberwolves. LaVine beat out Kemba Walker in the final round.
Zach’s stats
Zach LaVine (born March 10, 1995) is an American professional basketball player for the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played two years of college basketball for UCLA before being drafted 13th overall by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2014 NBA draft. LaVine won back-to-back NBA Slam Dunk Contests in 2015 and 2016.
LaVine was born in Renton, Washington, to Candice and Paul LaVine. His father is African American and his mother is white. LaVine’s parents divorced when he was two years old, and his father died of cancer when he was eight. Raised by his mother and stepfather, Rodney Terry, LaVine has an older sister, Crystal Langhorne, who played in the WNBA; a younger brother, Joshua; and a stepsister, Jadeveon Clowney. He played AAU basketball for Friends of Hoop Seattle.
Zach’s 3 point shooting
In the 2020 NBA All-Star game, Zach LaVine won the 3 point contest. LaVine is known for his incredible shooting ability, and this victory solidified him as one of the best shooters in the league. LaVine has been a sharpshooter since he entered the league, and his 3 point percentage has steadily increased over his career. In the 2020-2021 season, LaVine is shooting an impressive 42.9% from three-point range. Out of all the players in the league who have attempted at least 200 threes, only Steph Curry and Devin Booker have a higher percentage.
LaVine’s shooting prowess was on full display in the 3 point contest, as he knocked down 28 threes in a row at one point. He ultimately finished with a score of 34, which was good enough to beat out second place finisher Devin Booker by 4 points. With this win, LaVine became just the third player in NBA history to win back-to-back 3 point contests, joining Jason Terry and Craig Hodges. He also joined an elite group of shooters that includes Larry Bird, Reggie Miller, and Steph Curry who have won multiple 3 point contests.