The player who is able to capture the 3-Point Contest crown this year will be joining some impressive company.
Celtics legend Larry Bird won the first three 3-Point Contests in NBA history. Ray Allen and Dirk Nowitzki took home the trophy during the 2000s. And the greatest shooter of all time, Stephen Curry, has two 3-Point Contest titles on his sterling resume.
Which player will add his name to the list during All-Star Weekend?
Here is everything you need to know about the 2023 3-Point Contest, including TV and streaming options for All-Star Weekend.
How to watch the NBA 3-Point Contest
- TV channel and live stream: NBA League Pass
Viewers in India can watch the 3-Point Contest with a subscription to NBA League Pass.
NBA 3-Point Contest start time
- Date: Sunday, Feb. 19
- Time: 6:30 a.m. IST
The 3-Point Contest is the second event of All-Star Saturday Night. It will begin after the conclusion of the Skills Challenge, which will start at 6:30 a.m. IST.
3-Point Contest participants, format
The eight 3-Point Contest participants will shoot at the typical five locations along the arc with four racks of four regular balls (one point) and one money ball (two points), plus one special rack of five money balls. Players can choose their favorite spots for the money ball racks.
Two "Starry Range" spots will sit well beyond the 3-point line. Each spot holds one white ball worth three points.
The contest is separated into two rounds with the three highest-scoring players from the first round advancing to the final round. The player with the highest score in the final round will be crowned the winner.
Here are the 2023 3-Point Contest participants:
| Player | Team |
|---|---|
| Tyrese Haliburton | Pacers |
| Tyler Herro | Heat |
| Buddy Hield | Pacers |
| Kevin Huerter | Kings |
| Damian Lillard | Trail Blazers |
| Lauri Markkanen | Jazz |
| Julius Randle* | Knicks |
| Jayson Tatum | Celtics |
* Injury replacement for Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons
NBA All-Star schedule 2023
Saturday, Feb. 18
- 5:30 a.m. IST — NBA All-Star Celebrity Game
- 7:30 a.m. IST — Jordan Rising Stars Game
- 11:30 p.m. IST — NBA All-Star Practice
Sunday, Feb. 19
- 2:30 a.m. IST — NBA x HBCU Classic
- 6:30 a.m. IST — All-Star Saturday Night
- Skills Challenge
- 3-Point Contest
- Slam Dunk Contest
Monday, Feb. 20
- 1:30 a.m. IST — NBA G League Next Up Game
- 6 a.m. IST — NBA All-Star Draft
- 6:30 a.m. IST — NBA All-Star Game
