2011 NBA three-point shootout particpants announced

[insidehoops]

http://www.insidehoops.com/nba_history_3point_shootout.shtml

Reigning champion Paul Pierce of the Boston Celtics will defend his title in this year’s NBA Three-Point Shootout Contest, which will be held on Saturday, Feb. 19, at Staples Center in Los Angeles as part of NBA All-Star Saturday Night.

Rounding out the field are All-Stars Ray Allen of the Celtics and Kevin Durant of the Oklahoma City Thunder, Daniel Gibson of the Cleveland Cavaliers, James Jones of the Miami Heat, and Dorell Wright of the Golden State Warriors. Allen won the contest in 2001.

[creepingdeath]

Durant? WTH?

[Dave3]

Not a bad group. Having Durant Allen and Pierce will be good. Adding Miami's sharpshooter also isn't bad. Would've been nice seeing Kobe or another 3 point shooting star in there.

[InspiredLebowski]

Sounds about right, no complaints. I think it'd be cool if they had some old timers in it though, shot's last to leave you and all that.

[Dave3]

Durant? WTH?
He's a star player and he's a shooter. Better than just having better shooters whom no one cares about.

[Apocalyptic0n3]

I thought Pierce's challenge to Allen couldn't be done because the NBA allowed only one member from each team?

[DuMa]

Poor boobie. Bet he will not be safe from all the cavs jokes.

[creepingdeath]

He's a star player and he's a shooter. Better than just having better shooters whom no one cares about.
Billups? Nash? Dirk?

[r15mohd]

Not a bad group. Having Durant Allen and Pierce will be good. Adding Miami's sharpshooter also isn't bad. Would've been nice seeing Kobe or another 3 point shooting star in there.


KB, really? has his numbers been that good to say he's 3pt contest worthy?

[kabalcage]

Sounds good to me. And I'm sure there will be plenty of fodder to be gained about Durant's inclusion. No matter what he does, we'll hear a lot more about it.

Keep in mind that he is a two time HORSE winner with a goto shot being the 3 pointer. He can stroke it like nothing when nobody is guarding him.

Jesus is the favorite.

[qrich]

No Novak = :hammerhead:

[M.V.P]

Billups? Nash? Dirk?
Definitely not Billips. Dirk and Nash are a good idea. Doesn't mean Durant is a bad one though.

[alenleomessi]

My pick is KD to win it

[InspiredLebowski]

No Novak = :hammerhead:Is Novak even in the league right now?

[Kurosawa0]

Daniel Gibson beating Kevin Durant in the final round. :applause:

[Dave3]

Definitely not Billips. Dirk and Nash are a good idea. Doesn't mean Durant is a bad one though.
Exactly what I was going to say, though I think Billups can be in there, he's never had a chance before.

[kidachi]

No J-Rich? Kevin Martin?

[qrich]

Is Novak even in the league right now?

Spurs just signed him. I know he has no chance to make it, but I'd be damn willing to bet that he'd win it if he ever had the chance to compete in the 3-point shootout.

[LJJ]

Billups? Nash? Dirk?

All of them have been in the 3pt shootout plenty of times.

The above mentioned Richardson and Kevin Martin are better suggestions, established veterans who've never competed.

[InspiredLebowski]

Spurs just signed him. I know he has no chance to make it, but I'd be damn willing to bet that he'd win it if he ever had the chance to compete in the 3-point shootout.Wouldn't surprise me, at all. Would be pretty sweet if the Spurs signed him specifically for the 3 point shootout, which obviously didn't happen, but it woulda been cool.

[JohnnySic]

Pierce vs Allen. :banana:

[Rose]

Kevin martin SHOULD be in this, but as usual he's ignored.

[brandonislegend]

Durant wins

[DuMa]

Kevin martin SHOULD be in this, but as usual he's ignored.
The nba doesn't want to see kids imitating his funky release

[caliman]

KB, really? has his numbers been that good to say he's 3pt contest worthy?


Why the hell not? They let MJ "try" it 1 year, and he was shooting below 30% from deep.

[Papaya Petee]

James Jones will dominate.

[kaiiu]

boobie:applause:

[New York Knicks]

Not a bad group. Having Durant Allen and Pierce will be good. Adding Miami's sharpshooter also isn't bad. Would've been nice seeing Kobe or another 3 point shooting star in there.
This isn't the type of contest Kobe could win. He's a volume shooter. What I don't understand is why Shawne Williams was left out. He's the 3PT% leader.

[Cermet]

Has Nash ever participated in this contest??? He would probably win since he such a good shooter. Most people don't understand that he maintains that 50/40 % mark shooting off dribble. Not a spot up shooter like Ray allen.

[New York Knicks]

Why the hell not? They let MJ "try" it 1 year, and he was shooting below 30% from deep.
I'm pretty sure Kobe was invited and he said no. He was supposed to be in it last year or the year before (or both) but he backed out at the last minute. He's afraid to get exposed.

[Skywalker]

Shouldnt Gibson be in the NBDL all star game the Cavs arent an NBA team.

BOOOORING.

[O BaByShaQ]

I think the pure 3pt shooters will win aka gibson, dorell, or jesus

[LJJ]

Has Nash ever participated in this contest??? He would probably win since he such a good shooter. Most people don't understand that he maintains that 50/40 % mark shooting off dribble. Not a spot up shooter like Ray allen.

Nash was in it a bunch of times and the last time he shot something like 8 threes.

[knickscity]

He's a star player and he's a shooter. Better than just having better shooters whom no one cares about.
Exactly.

They put a good group together.

It was getting old seeing one trick ponies in it.

[Clutch]

Not bad participants but it could be better.
Who even cares for Daniel Gibson or James Jones ?

Bring us more Allen/Durant type of superstars

[04mzwach]

I wish Ray Allen would come back and dethrone his teammate. Paul should get out or face the shooting legend, Ray Allen.

[jdm_dc_fan]

James Jones will dominate.
I thought M.Miller was their go to sharp shooter?

[ballup]

No Matt Bonner!@!@$!@$@!$@!@!:mad:

[QuebecBaller]

No JJ Redick??? :wtf:

[insidehoops]

My take on Durant being included is here:

http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/?p=7158

[Tha Kingpin]

Boobie???? Stephen Curry, J.J. Reddick, Danillo Gallanari, Kyle Korver, even Jodie Meeks are out there and they select Boobie Gibson? :facepalm

Hell, I'd rather have Kevin Love out there than Boobie Gibson!

[DirkNowitzki41]

I'm going with Dorell on this one.

[Wally450]

I think if Gibson wins, they should give the Cavaliers as a team a win

["Jesus"]

I wish Ray Allen would come back and dethrone his teammate. Paul should get out or face the shooting legend, Ray Allen.
:applause:

[bdreason]

Backin my boy D Wright. :cheers:

[coin24]

Pretty decent group IMO:applause: :applause:

Only guy I would have liked to see included would be Morrow, man that guy can shoot! But hes been injured a bit maybe thats why...


Nash, Billups etc have been in the comp before, they didnt do so well if i remember correctly..


Hoping RayRay takes this one:rockon:

[Jasi]

Mike Bibby and/or Matt Bonner should have been in this.
After Ray Ray, they've been BY FAR the most valuable 3pt shooters this season.

[Ruh-Roh]

Jesus beating Pierce in the Final Round would make my whole All-Star Weekend by itself.:cheers:

[AznTacoLover]

AY! they got a decent group this time! you know I got my boy Ray Allen!

[pete's montreux]

Everyone should thank Pierce for talking shit and making this a decent shootout.

[PJR]

I actually like James Jones to win this competition. Guy is a lights out set shooter.

[YouCallILose]

book it

[DWRIGHTWAY]

i will win the THREE POINT CONTEST

[QuebecBaller]

book what?

This? http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php?t=208225

[YouCallILose]

Excluding November, Durant is shooting 41% from 3 these past 3 seasons. He's a good 3 point shooter

[Al Thornton]

um ya........you're gay.

[LA KB24]

I got my money on the greatest pure shooter in the world.

[toxicxr6]

I dont think Durant should even be in it.... his 3pt % is no where near the leagues best and not really comparable with the others that are in the contest

[inclinerator]

ray allen book it

[sirkeelma]

Spudjay where are you?

[jtj5002]

he will get fouled on every attempt and shoot free throws

[inclinerator]

he will get fouled on every attempt and shoot free throws
:lol

[LA KB24]

he will get fouled on every attempt and shoot free throws
I f*cking LOL'd.

[EleganceD]

He won't advance past the first round.

[UtahJazzFan88]

I'm taking James Jones to win this one. I think the line-up is pretty solid honestly, we got some stars in it, and we have some good role players, and a couple guys that nobody has really heard of, but they can shoot the ball.

I'd be kinda cool to see Anthony Morrow in the contest, guy can shoot the 3 good.

[DirkNowitzki41]

he will get fouled on every attempt and shoot free throws

:lol :oldlol:

[macpierce]

im still surprised pierce managed to win last year :oldlol:

[JustinJDW]

How the hell is Matt Bonner not in the 3-point contest? The fact that he actually asked to be in the contest for the first time ever should have freaking guaranteed him a spot. He shoots over 50% from 3 for Christ's sake! How the hell do you do that, actually ask to be in the contest, and somehow not get in the contest!?! :oldlol:

All-Star Weekend is such a joke. And the league wonders why the event has turned to shit every year. Kevin Durant? And of course two Celtics got in. :oldlol:

Seriously, this is totally blowing my mind right now. :lol

[jamal99]

he will get fouled on every attempt and shoot free throws
:roll:

[Grey Dawn]

How the hell is Matt Bonner not in the 3-point contest? The fact that he actually asked to be in the contest for the first time ever should have freaking guaranteed him a spot. He shoots over 50% from 3 for Christ's sake! How the hell do you do that, actually ask to be in the contest, and somehow not get in the contest!?! :oldlol:

All-Star Weekend is such a joke. And the league wonders why the event has turned to shit every year. Kevin Durant? And of course two Celtics got in. :oldlol:

Seriously, this is totally blowing my mind right now. :lol

This.

[Killbot]

All-Star Weekend is such a joke. And the league wonders why the event has turned to shit every year. Kevin Durant? And of course two Celtics got in. :oldlol:

Seriously, this is totally blowing my mind right now. :lol

What's wrong with two Celtics making it in? One holds the recent champion and the other is about to beat Miller and is arguably the best shooter in NBA history.

Also, didn't you say you root for the Celtics as well?

[CryinInTheCar]

Anthony Morrow got snubbed. He would have won this easily too IMO.

[DeronMillsap]

What's wrong with two Celtics making it in? One holds the recent champion and the other is about to beat Miller and is arguably the best shooter in NBA history.

Also, didn't you say you root for the Celtics as well?
Yeah, I like the Pierce and Ray selection because of you described. Defending 3-Point Champ and the soon-to-be All-Time leader in 3-points made.

[Quata]

NEEDS MORE MATT BONNER

[d.bball.guy]

Gibson will miss all of his shots. Cleveland curse!! Great match-up between the 2 C's and Ray already got his record by that time.

[PurpleChuck]

Crossing my fingers, praying hard Durant doesn't win it.

Dunno what kinda shit joyner will say if he wins.:banghead: :facepalm :cry:

[Duranthebest]

I'm betting my check on Pierce repeating.

[PurpleChuck]

I'm betting my check on Pierce repeating.
Jesus says :no: .

[Clutch]

Crossing my fingers, praying hard Durant doesn't win it.

Dunno what kinda shit joyner will say if he wins.:banghead: :facepalm :cry:

Durant should shoot free-throws and 2 pointers along with threes.
He won't win but will have the best TS% :lol

[Kujo]

Matt Bonner should be in this. :confusedshrug:

Durant will not get out of the first round.

[Nelson14]

nice,got a good balance of stars in there:banana:

[Dunky_Kong]

Matt Bonner should be in this. :confusedshrug:

Durant will not get out of the first round.


totally agree

where is Matt ??

[ZGalifianakis]

Daniel Gibson will win

[Lebron23]

Ray Allen for the winnnnnnnnnnnnnn.

[YouCallILose]

Didn't Durant make 12/13 uncontested 3's last year during the horse competition? just saying..

[wally_world]

nice,got a good balance of stars in there:banana:

Yes, hate it when its all just the roleplayers shooting

[kaiiu]

why does James Jones make it this year when no Cavs made it last year.......hmm

[no pun intended]

Didn't Durant make 12/13 uncontested 3's last year during the horse competition? just saying..
So did Rondo. Besides, none of those threes were from the corner.

[PurpleChuck]

Didn't Durant make 12/13 uncontested 3's last year during the horse competition? just saying..
Go die.

[ChuckOakley]

The guy who has been alternating over the course of this season with Steve Kerr for the all time career 3 point percentage should probably be in it.

Anyone know who that is?

[gigidalessio]

2010-2011 3 P%
Paul Pierce 74/185 .400
Ray Allen 118/257 .459
Kevin Durant 87/251 .347
Daniel Gibson 83/187 .444
James Jones 93/219 .425
Dorell Wright 129/319 .404


Out:
Matt Bonner 63/127 .496
Arron Afflalo 89/199 .447
Chauncey Billups 101/227 .445:facepalm
Mike Bibby 102/232 .440
Richard Jefferson 90/209 .431

[Duranthebest]

Paul Pierce will win this, *******!

[turboranger306]

no red rocket? hmm..

[lakerHater]

no red rocket? hmm..
& the guy is shooting .504 from sowntown!

[MikeBuyco]

Kobe's good at three but no that good. This should be an exciting 3 point shootout as there are 2 members of boston celtics participating.

[soadrules]

Anybody know where I can watch the all-star stuff tonight [online]? My school's TV Network is down and I can't find anywhere that's streaming TNT.

Thanks!

[Iraqnback]

James Jones FTW!! I know KG wanted it that Shuttlesworth:oldlol:

[JohnWall2]

durant disappointed me mayne... i had my hopes 4 young blood

[poster]

james jones??? wtf?

[PurpleChuck]

Durant 6 pt, haha where u at joyner.:lol

[reb0undwins18]

to0 bad ray l0se to j0nes..

[All Net]

Durant 6 pt, haha where u at joyner.:lol

Shouldn't be a surprise, scorers don't =three-point champs normally.