NBA Three Point Contest: The contestants and probable winner
It would have been cool to see Dirk Nowitzki in the three-point shooting contest this yearSome have begun to say that the three-point shootout has surpassed the dunk contest in likeability, with teams continually shooting more and more threes per season. With so many teams devoting time and energy to the three, we have more players than ever who are practising the three and it is leading to better depth among the true marksmen.This year’s contest has many fans salivating over what could be shooters throwing haymakers back and forth with each other. It is poised to be a very exciting contest that has all of the viewers on the edge of their seats.The contestants are a good mix of younger and older, star power and players in the NBA’s outskirts looking to show the world who they are. There are five All-Stars and one rookie in the shootout, as well as teammates. Let’s dive in and see the contestants.
#1 The Splash Brothers
Stephen Curry (245 threes, 1st in league): As if we were going to begin with any other person than Steph. He’s the best shooter in the game, and it’s basically unanimous that he is the favorite on Saturday night. If he doesn’t win it is a shock.
He is on pace to reset the record for threes in a season (only 41 away), as well as another MVP. He can get in such a rhythm and has such a quick release that he can breeze through the rounds in this competition and not break a sweat. I’m excited to see what he has in store for Saturday night.
Klay Thompson (161 threes, 2nd): If it wasn’t for his teammate, Klay Thompson might be considered the best shooter in the league with the volume and degree of difficulty of his threes. He is shooting 42% from threes and has the picture perfect stroke.
Where Steph can look like he’s just flicking the ball at the hoop, Klay’s jumper is taken right out a textbook or instructional video. He wastes little effort getting the shot off and maximize the efficiency of his movements. He can get into an easy rhythm and breeze right through the rack and post a very high score.