Three Point Shootout (merged)

[Twix]

Three Point Shootout

http://www.nba.com/allstar2005/three_point/shootout_050207.html


Denver’s Lenard to Defend Title
NEW YORK, February 7 –

Defending champion Voshon Lenard of the Denver Nuggets highlights a field of six in the Foot Locker Three-Point Shootout, to be held on NBA All-Star Saturday Night presented by America Online, February 19 at Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. To defend his title, Lenard will have to compete against five of the top 10 in three-point field goals made in Philadelphia’s Kyle Korver, Phoenix’s Joe Johnson and Quentin Richardson and Seattle’s Ray Allen and Vladimir Radmanovic.

The contestants in the Foot Locker Three-Point Shootout will be competing for $57,500 in prize money, with $25,000 going to the winner. Second place is worth $15,000, third place is worth $10,000 and fourth through sixth place is worth $2,500 each.

The Foot Locker Three-Point Shootout will be broadcast live nationally as part of the NBA All-Star Saturday Night presented by America Online and will also feature the Sprite Rising Stars Slam Dunk, PlayStation Skills Challenge and RadioShack Shooting Stars. NBA All-Star Saturday Night will be televised live nationally on TNT in the United States and on Rogers Sportsnet in Canada at 6 p.m. MT/ 8 p.m. ET. Live audio broadcasts are available on ESPN Radio and on NBA.com in multiple languages.

Foot Locker, a second year sponsor of the three-point shootout, is part of Foot Locker, Inc., a specialty retailer that operates stores in 16 countries in North America, Europe and Australia. Through its athletic group of specialty retail stores, including Foot Locker, Lady Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker and Champs Sports, as well as its direct-to-consumer channel footlocker.com/Eastbay, the Company is the leading provider of athletic footwear and apparel.

2005 FOOT LOCKER THREE-POINT SHOOTOUT COMPETITORS
2004-05 Career Player Made Att. Pct. Made Att. Pct.
Ray Allen, Seattle 112 298 .376 1,389 3,485 .399
Joe Johnson, Phoenix 103 227 .454 299 834 .359
Kyle Korver, Philadelphia 135 327 .413 216 534 .404
Voshon Lenard, Denver 2 6 .333 909 2,353 .386
Vladimir Radmanovic, Seattle 101 247 .409 411 1,074 .383
Quentin Richardson, Phoenix 149 422 .353 513 1,461 .351



(Statistics through games of Sunday, Feb. 6)

FOOT LOCKER THREE-POINT SHOOTOUT YEAR-BY-YEAR WINNERS

1986 – Larry Bird, Boston
1987 – Larry Bird, Boston
1988 – Larry Bird, Boston
1989 – Dale Ellis, Seattle
1990 – Craig Hodges, Chicago
1991 – Craig Hodges, Chicago
1992 – Craig Hodges, Chicago
1993 – Mark Price, Cleveland
1994 – Mark Price, Cleveland
1995 – Glen Rice, Miami
1996 – Tim Legler, Washington
1997 – Steve Kerr, Chicago
1998 – Jeff Hornacek, Utah
2000 – Jeff Hornacek, Utah
2001 – Ray Allen, Milwaukee
2002 – Peja Stojakovic, Sacramento
2003 – Peja Stojakovic, Sacramento
2004 – Voshon Lenard, Denver


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So who do you think will win the 3 point shootout??

 

[iheartBrad]

I think Ray has a good chance of winning it...i wouldn't mind if he won it or if Vlad won it...i don't think Joe will win and id be surprised if he did...i want Kyle to win...he was real close last year...but i really hope Q doens't win...can't stand the guy

as for Voshon Leonard...isn't he on the IL for the rest of the year? didn't he like break something major? why is he on that list? did he come off the IL or something? but i could have sworn he was out for the year

 

[SaCKiNgS24]

Kyle Korver would be my first choice, if not him than Q.

 

[Twix]

as for Voshon Leonard...isn't he on the IL for the rest of the year? didn't he like break something major? why is he on that list? did he come off the IL or something? but i could have sworn he was out for the year

You're right, I thought he was out the whole season too. Not sure why he's still listed there.

I'll go with either Ray and Radmanovic to win. I also don't mind if Kyle wins. I like that Kid.

 

[KP]

I really don't like him either, but I think Q will win.

 

[sloter]

What ? Where's Pedja ???

 

[Bballkingsrock]

What ? Where's Pedja ???

Thats what i'm trying to figure out too....But last yeaaar when peja lost in this contest he had a bad time afterwards, so it might be better if he doesn't enter.

 

[Twix]

Pedja said last season after the shootout that he wasn't planning on coming back. Looks like he kept his word.

I prefer Pedja to rest that weekend with his family.

 

[Padrino]

What ? Where's Pedja ???

as smooth and sweet as peja's 3-point stroke is, i dont believe he's at the top of the league in any 3-point statistics, and thats what i believe theyre basing their selections on. with that said, i'm wondering why damon jones wasnt asked? i think he'd be great at the 3-point contest, cuz he's got a quick and accurate release.

 

[iheartBrad]

how many times can you be in a 3pt contest anyways...he won it twice thats enough...give your spot to someone else

good point Padrino....where's Damon Jones....??

 

[LPKingsFan]

I'm sick of the Sonics and Suns.

 

[4cwebb]

I too am confused by the selection of Voshon Lenard. I know he's the defending champion, but if he's out for the year, should he be competing in this event?

 

[Gregorius]

Peja not in 3 pt. Competition?

http://www.nba.com/allstar2005/three_point/shootout_050207.htmlDenver’s Lenard to Defend Title

NEW YORK, February 7 – Defending champion Voshon Lenard of the Denver Nuggets highlights a field of six in the Foot Locker Three-Point Shootout, to be held on NBA All-Star Saturday Night presented by America Online, February 19 at Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado.

To defend his title, Lenard will have to compete against five of the top 10 in three-point field goals made in Philadelphia’s Kyle Korver, Phoenix’s Joe Johnson and Quentin Richardson and Seattle’s Ray Allen and Vladimir Radmanovic.

The contestants in the Foot Locker Three-Point Shootout will be competing for $57,500 in prize money, with $25,000 going to the winner. Second place is worth $15,000, third place is worth $10,000 and fourth through sixth place is worth $2,500 each.

The Foot Locker Three-Point Shootout will be broadcast live nationally as part of the NBA All-Star Saturday Night presented by America Online and will also feature the Sprite Rising Stars Slam Dunk, PlayStation Skills Challenge and RadioShack Shooting Stars. NBA All-Star Saturday Night will be televised live nationally on TNT in the United States and on Rogers Sportsnet in Canada at 6 p.m. MT/ 8 p.m. ET. Live audio broadcasts are available on ESPN Radio and on NBA.com in multiple languages.

Foot Locker, a second year sponsor of the three-point shootout, is part of Foot Locker, Inc., a specialty retailer that operates stores in 16 countries in North America, Europe and Australia. Through its athletic group of specialty retail stores, including Foot Locker, Lady Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker and Champs Sports, as well as its direct-to-consumer channel footlocker.com/Eastbay, the Company is the leading provider of athletic footwear and apparel.

2005 FOOT LOCKER THREE-POINT SHOOTOUT COMPETITORS
2004-05 CareerPlayerMadeAtt.Pct. MadeAtt.Pct.Ray Allen, Seattle112298.376 1,3893,485.399Joe Johnson, Phoenix103227.454 299834.359Kyle Korver, Philadelphia135327.413 216534.404Voshon Lenard, Denver26.333 9092,353.386Vladimir Radmanovic, Seattle101247.409 4111,074.383Quentin Richardson, Phoenix149422.353 5131,461.351



(Statistics through games of Sunday, Feb. 6)

FOOT LOCKER THREE-POINT SHOOTOUT YEAR-BY-YEAR WINNERS 1986 – Larry Bird, Boston
1987 – Larry Bird, Boston
1988 – Larry Bird, Boston
1989 – Dale Ellis, Seattle
1990 – Craig Hodges, Chicago
1991 – Craig Hodges, Chicago
1992 – Craig Hodges, Chicago
1993 – Mark Price, Cleveland
1994 – Mark Price, Cleveland
1995 – Glen Rice, Miami
1996 – Tim Legler, Washington
1997 – Steve Kerr, Chicago
1998 – Jeff Hornacek, Utah
2000 – Jeff Hornacek, Utah
2001 – Ray Allen, Milwaukee
2002 – Peja Stojakovic, Sacramento
2003 – Peja Stojakovic, Sacramento
2004 – Voshon Lenard, Denver


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So Peja's not competing this year? Did the league not invite him? He should have a chance to reclaim the title if he wants. Or did he just not want to go? Thats weird

 

[VF21]

Weird? Or predictable considering Pedja's shooting this year has been nowhere near his best?

It's all about "What have you done lately?"

 

[uolj]

I would assume it was because he decided not to go. It was made clear last year that he planned on that being his last competition. I don't believe Voshon Lenard's shooting this year has been very good either, but I guess he was invited as a past champion. I would think that Stojakovic got the same courtesy but turned it down.

 

[PT Cruiser 9ROC]

It's also possible that he turned down the invitation because of his recent bout with back spasms. I mean, I doubt the NBA would take Q and Joe Johnson (no disrespect to those guys) over Peja for no particular reason. But then again, he has been struggling compared to years past...

Oh well, more rest for his back, which is always nice.

 

[iheartBrad]

this exact thread is already in the NBA forum

but ill say what i said in that thread...

how many times can one be in a 3pt contest...he's won twice already...let someone else have a turn...or have your spot i should say

they took the best so far this season...and shockingly he's not one of them

 

[LPKingsFan]

Wait, isn't Lenard out for the year?

 

[iheartBrad]

^yeah we've mentioned that...ive got to get to the bottom of that mystery...i was gonna go to nuggets.com and see whats going on...but im too lazy to wait for the page to load

 

[Twix]

So Peja's not competing this year? Did the league not invite him? He should have a chance to reclaim the title if he wants. Or did he just not want to go? Thats weird

I think even if they did invite him, he probably said no. Last year at the All Star game, Pedja said he's not planning on doing it this season (and perhaps the future too).

 

[Mad D]

I think even if they did invite him, he probably said no. Last year at the All Star game, Pedja said he's not planning on doing it this season (and perhaps the future too).

yeah, I remember that too.

I also remember Lenard said he will be willing to defend his title if he is invited, and it looks like he is.

 

[Twix]

I also remember Lenard said he will be willing to defend his title if he is invited, and it looks like he is.

The strange thing is...Lenard is on the Injuried list. (http://www.nba.com/nuggets/roster/)

So he gets to compete while being on the injuried list??

 

[Mad D]

The strange thing is...Lenard is on the Injuried list. (http://www.nba.com/nuggets/roster/)

So he gets to compete while being on the injuried list??

I know he is, he said that comment when he got injured

Even free agents can compete as long as they are invited and they accept.

anyone remember which free agent player that was?

 

[bojan_pecanac]

GO VLADI!!!

 

[Twix]

I know he is, he said that comment when he got injured

Even free agents can compete as long as they are invited and they accept.

anyone remember which free agent player that was?

Thanks for that info. Didn't know that.

 

[rnmeuy]

Has Ray Allen been in a 3 pt contest when Peja was in it? I would love to see that.

 

[funsc]

I'll bet on

1. Kyle 2. Allen

 

[Mad D]

Has Ray Allen been in a 3 pt contest when Peja was in it? I would love to see that.

2001 Ray won, Dirk, Nash, and Allan Houston were there too.

Then in 2002 Ray was in it with Peja as well.

 

[sloter]

Weird? Or predictable considering Pedja's shooting this year has been nowhere near his best?

It's all about "What have you done lately?"

Whatever; if you had to put money on any player to win 3 point contest, it wouldn't be Pedja ???

 

[PacMan]

Q is a volume shooter. I rather have Michael Redd in the competition. He has such a quick release. If i have my choice of a 3 point contest, I would have Peja, Redd, Nowitzki, Korver, and Allen.