Summarize this content to 2000 words in 6 paragraphs The NBA is set to host all the All-Star weekend festivities over the next few days, giving celebration to the great league. All-Star weekend is always full of surprises and fun for a league that never sleeps.This year, the events will be held in the San Francisco area, with the All-Star game being played at Chase Center. The Golden State Warriors are the “home” team for these events and the league is ready to use this weekend to boost viewership and honor the best players in the league.
Damian Lillard #0 of the Milwaukee Bucks celebrates after winning the 2024 Starry 3-Point Contest during the State Farm All-Star Saturday Night at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 17, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Damian Lillard #0 of the Milwaukee Bucks celebrates after winning the 2024 Starry 3-Point Contest during the State Farm All-Star Saturday Night at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 17, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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Before the All-Star game, the tradition of the NBA 3-Point Shooting Contest will be taking place. The event will be held on Feb. 15, starting at 8 p.m. ET.The 3-Point Contest is always a great time and this year should be no different.Here are the players competing in the contest this year:Jalen Brunson, New York KnicksCade Cunningham, Detroit PistonsDarius Garland, Cleveland CavaliersTyler Herro, Miami HeatBuddy Hield, Golden State WarriorsCameron Johnson, Brooklyn NetsDamian Lillard, Milwaukee BucksNorman Powell, Los Angeles ClippersBut which player will take home the prize this season? Newsweek Sports has expert predictions for this special event.Matt Levine: Jalen BrunsonBrunson has emerged as one of the better players in the NBA today and he can light it up from distance. The Knicks guard is shooting 39.7 percent from beyond the 3-point line this season, giving him a good chance to win this event. Lillard will be a challenge to take down but in the end, I believe Brunson will take home the title this season.Alex Kirschenbaum: Norman PowellPowell is one of the biggest All-Star snubs this season. He’s enjoying a breakout year and is likely this season’s Most Improved Player. He is one of just three players in this year’s group who’s connecting on over 40 percent of his 3-point field goal attempts, and of those three is one of two who’s taking over seven triple tries a game.Brooklyn Nets forward Cameron Johnson, who’s also taking over seven long-range looks a night, is making them at a less efficient clip (41.7 percent on 7.6 heaves beyond the arc) than Powell (42.9 percent on 7.9 3-point tries).Ryan Stano: Damian LillardLillard will complete the three-peat, cementing himself as one of the best to ever perform in this event.More NBA news:NBA Western Conference Power Rankings Heading Into All-Star BreakNBA Eastern Conference Power Rankings Heading Into All-Star BreakFor more NBA news and rumors, stay tuned to Newsweek Sports.
