On the surface, the NBA Three-Point Contest seems like an exhibition that is there to entertain the fans and give the game's best shooters a chance to show off their skills in a pressure-free environment.
Only these are NBA stars we are talking about. Anytime there is a competitive event with an opportunity to prove themselves, the world’s best players are going to apply some pressure.
NBA TV analyst and former player Steve Smith told Alex Raskin of the Wall Street Journal that he felt the pressure when he competed in 2002: "Everybody is looking…All these guys, they're All-Stars. You're used to playing in front of fans. I think the big pressure for a lot of guys is looking at your peers sitting around, watching.”
So who will win the 2014 version of the event when the pressure's on?
Let’s dig into a preview and some predictions.
Essentials
What: Foot Locker Three-Point Contest
When: Saturday, Feb. 15 (third event of All-Star Saturday)
Where: Smoothie King Center in New Orleans
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Article written by Scott Polacek
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