A member of the Detroit Pistons will compete in the NBA All-Star 3-point shooting contest, but it’s not the one everyone was expecting. Cade Cunningham is one of eight players selected to compete in the annual event during NBA All-Star weekend.
Many Pistons fans were hoping that Malik Beasley, who is second in the NBA with 191 made 3-pointers this season, would be selected. Instead, it becomes yet another showcase for Cunningham, who was also named to his first All-Star team and will compete in the new All-Star format on Feb. 16.
Cunningham is hitting just 35.4% of his 3-pointers this season but is also having by far his best season and ascending to superstar status.
Also invited to the 3-point contest were Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks, Darius Garland of the Cleveland Cavaliers, Tyler Herro of the Miami Heat, Norman Powell of the Los Angeles Clippers, Buddy Hield of the Golden State Warriors, Cameron Johnson of the Brooklyn Nets, and Damian Lillard of the Milwaukee Bucks. Lillard will be defending his title last last All-Star weekend’s 3-point champion.
Eastern Conference represent!