The full list of NBA Three-Point Contest participants has been revealed, with Damian Lillard among them despite not having made his season debut following an injury.
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The full list of participants for this year's NBA Three-Point Contest has been revealed.
A total of eight players are set to compete next weekend during Saturday night of All-Star Weekend.
Among the participants, Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard will surprisingly take part in the shootout, despite not having made his season debut after recovering from an Achilles tear he suffered last year.
Two-time winner Lillard has a chance to match the record with a third title.
Charlotte Hornets sharpshooter Kon Knueppel will also showcase his skills, standing out as the only rookie in the contest. Knueppel has the opportunity to become the first rookie to win the event.
Full list of Three-Point Contest participants:
Devin Booker (Phoenix Suns)
Kon Knueppel (Charlotte Hornets)
Damian Lillard (Portland Trail Blazers)
Tyrese Maxey (Philadelphia 76ers)
Donovan Mitchell (Cleveland Cavaliers)
Jamal Murray (Denver Nuggets)
Bobby Portis (Milwaukee Bucks)
Norman Powell (Miami Heat)
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