The 3-point shot has not lasted long in the grand scheme of the history of basketball. It didn't become a part of the NBA until the start of the 1979-80 season. But it hasn't taken long for the thrill ...

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The three-point contest, started in 1986, has become one of the most exciting parts of every All-Star Weekend. From Larry Bird winning it three straight times, the last of which he accomplished ...

Damian Lillard was a shocking addition to the NBA's 3-point contest during All-Star weekend, given that the 35-year-old, nine-time All-Star hasn't played a single minute of NBA basketball this year.

All-Star Saturday night once again shines a spotlight on the NBA’s elite perimeter scorers, and the 2026 Three-Point Contest brings a compelling mix of rising young talent and proven champions. While ...

Nine-time NBA All-Star Damian Lillard held off five-time NBA All-Star Devin Booker and rookie Kon Knueppel to win the 2026 NBA All-Star 3-Point Contest Saturday afternoon in Los Angeles. It marks the ...

INGLEWOOD, Calif. - Damian Lillard isn't playing this season. He still scored big anyway, winning the 3-point contest on NBA All-Star Saturday Night over Devin Booker. Lillard tied Larry Bird and ...

The victory ties him with legends Larry Bird and Craig Hodges for three career Three-Point Contest titles — the most in NBA history. It’s rare air, and fitting company for one of the greatest ...

All of the best sharpshooters in the NBA were out in full force in Los Angeles tonight, as the NBA kicked off All-Star Saturday night festivities with the beloved three-point contest, which saw an ...

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard is fresh off of an upset victory during the Three-Point Contest at All-Star Weekend. Lillard hasn't played a minute all season long for the Blazers, but he ...

For the fifth time in his career, Devin Booker of the Phoenix Suns participated in the 3-point contest at the NBA All-Star Weekend. Booker came up short in the final against Portland Trail Blazers ...