Damian Lillard Eyes Historic Third Straight NBA 3-Point Contest Victory
The Milwaukee Bucks star returns to his hometown for NBA All-Star Weekend, seeking to join an elite group of three-time contest champions.
- Damian Lillard, a nine-time All-Star and Oakland native, is aiming to win his third consecutive NBA 3-point contest during All-Star Weekend in San Francisco.
- Only Larry Bird and Craig Hodges have previously accomplished three straight 3-point contest wins, with Lillard seeking to join this exclusive club.
- Lillard has been the league's most accurate volume shooter from 30+ feet over the past decade, hitting 31.9% of attempts from that range, surpassing Stephen Curry's 27.1%.
- This year’s contest features top shooters like Tyler Herro, Darius Garland, Buddy Hield, and Norman Powell, each vying for the title against Lillard.
- Lillard's unique shooting form and consistency have been key to his success, and his performance will be pivotal for the Bucks' playoff aspirations.