The Thrills of the 3-Point Contest

The Thrills of the 3-Point Contest The 3-point contest, a fan-favorite at the NBA All-Star Weekend, is like the sport’s version of a talent show—except instead of juggling or singing, players are throwing basketballs from long distance. It’s fast, it’s fun, and it’s packed with suspense. Watching players shoot from behind the arc, one after another, trying to rack up as many points as possible in 60 seconds, feels like an exciting countdown to a buzzer-beater. But instead of a buzzer, we’re waiting for the "swish!" that tells us if a player’s confidence (and elbow placement) will pay off. The competition is simple, really. Players have to make as many 3-pointers as they can in a set time. Sounds easy, right? You’d think it’s just shooting the ball—no big deal. But, as any basketball fan will tell you, it’s not as easy as it looks. These guys are shooting from deep, with a clock ticking down and thousands of eyes glued to them, expecting perfection. It's like trying to take a perfect selfie in front of a crowd of people, knowing you'll probably blink at the wrong moment.