Damian Lillard is going for a three-peat — and to make All-Star Saturday night history.
Only one person has ever won three straight All-Star Saturday night 3-Point Contests, or won the event three times at all: Larry Bird. He did it the first three years the NBA put on the event (1986-88). Lillard has won the last two 3-Point Contests (in Salt Lake City and Indianapolis) and now heads to San Francisco on Feb. 15 looking to equal Larry Bird’s legendary feat.
Lillard also is facing some stiff competition.
Let’s break down the participants based on 3-point shooting percentage this season:
• Norman Powell (Clippers): 43.1%
• Darius Garland (Cavaliers) 42.9%
• Cameron Johnson (Nets): 41.7%
• Jalen Brunson (Knicks): 39.7%
• Tyler Herro (Heat): 39.3%
• Damian Lillard (Bucks): 37.9%
• Buddy Hield (Warriors): 37.1%
• Cade Cunningham (Pistons): 35.4%
Not surprisingly, the NBA found a way to get Victor Wembanyama and his star power on the All-Star Saturday stage as well, teaming him up with Chris Paul in the Skills Challenge as part of Team Spurs. This field is also filled with stars — including hometown favorite Draymond Green.
Also, on All-Star Saturday night, there is the Dunk Contest.
Two-time defending Slam Dunk champion Mac McClung of the Orlando Magic and first-time participants Matas Buzelis of the Chicago Bulls, Stephon Castle of the San Antonio Spurs and Andre Jackson Jr. of the Milwaukee Bucks will compete in the AT&T Slam Dunk at NBA All-Star 2025. pic.twitter.com/U8IBuJ971j
— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) February 5, 2025
All-Star Saturday Night takes place on Feb. 15 at the Chase Center in San Francisco, starting at 8:00 p.m. Eastern and broadcast on TNT.
