Was That The Best 3-Point Contest Ever?

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Not only did it almost upstage the dunk contest, but it was a harbinger for a much larger idea: The three-point shot is taking over the entire league.

Published Feb. 15 2015 1:12PM EST

On Saturday, in the midst of the citywide cultural occupation by the NBA that is All Star Week, the most hotly anticipated event was the Foot Locker Three Point Contest at Barclays Center during State Farm All Star Saturday Night.

The general consensus was that long-distance shooting had surpassed the evening’s...

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Was That The Best 3-Point Contest Ever?

Not only did it almost upstage the dunk contest, but it was a harbinger for a much larger idea: The three-point shot is taking over the entire league.

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Robert Silverman