Damian Lillard open to three-peat in NBA Three-Point Contest / News - Basketnews.com

Damian Lillard, fresh off winning his second consecutive NBA Three-Point Contest, expresses openness to defend his crown for a historic three-peat at the 2025 NBA All-Star Weekend.

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Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard has his sights set on securing a third consecutive victory in the NBA Three-Point Contest. According to NBA insider Chris Haynes, Lillard is "open" to defending his title in the upcoming season.

Damian Lillard

Team:Milwaukee BucksPosition:PGAge:33Height:191 cmWeight:88 kgBirth place:Oakland, United States of AmericaProfileNewsStatistics

Lillard clinched the 2024 NBA Three-Point Contest, outshooting competitors Malik Beasley, Lauri Markkanen, Donovan Mitchell, Karl-Anthony Towns, Jalen Brunson, and Trae Young with 26 points. This marks his second consecutive win in the event.

Looking ahead to the potential three-peat, the 2025 NBA All-Star Weekend is scheduled to take place at the Chase Center in San Francisco. The event holds special significance for Lillard, who hails from Oakland.

Having participated in the event five times, Lillard became the first repeat winner since Jason Kapono in 2007-08. Joining the ranks of Peja Stojakovic, Jeff Hornacek, Mark Price, and Craig Hodges, Lillard now aims to emulate Larry Bird as the only player to secure a three-peat in the Three-Point Contest.

In the current season, Lillard has been a key contributor for the Bucks, averaging 24.6 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 6.7 assists while maintaining a 34.1 percent success rate from beyond the 3-point line.

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