NBA All-Star Saturday: Oakland native dethrones Indiana Pacers star to win 3-point contest
SALT LAKE CITY — Damian Lillard represented his school and his brand.The Portland Trail Blazers star and Oakland native won the 3-point contest at the NBA’s All-Star Saturday, topping Indiana teammates Buddy Hield and Tyrese Haliburton in the final round. Hield won last year’s contest.
“They say the third time’s the charm,” said Lillard, who got his first 3-point title in his third try at the event. “And I’m happy that it happened here. It’s a perfect situation. I’m happy that I did it in my home, coming back here to Utah.”Lillard played his college games in Ogden, Utah, about a half-hour outside of Salt Lake City. And the historic ramification of finally getting a 3-point title wasn’t lost on him.
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – FEBRUARY 18: Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers shoots the ball in the 2023 NBA All Star Starry 3-Point Contest at Vivint Arena on February 18, 2023 in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
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