The title of world's best shooter is up for grabs tonight - at least for one night. Six of the NBA's premiere three-point shooters will look to etch their name in the record books. All-time great shooters like Larry Bird, Mark Price, Glen Rice, and Ray Allen are some of the past champions. There have been six men win this competition twice (Larry Bird, Craig Hodges, Mark Price, Jeff Hornacek, Peja Stojakovich, and Jason Kapono). Allen and his teammate, Paul Pierce, can join this group with a victory tonight. Kevin Durant, Daniel Gibson, James Jones, and Dorell Wright will all be gunning for the title as well.
Ray Allen (1.75 to 1)
- 2001 3-Point Shootout Champion
- 46% 3P
- 121 3PM
Kevin Durant (2.75 to 1)
- 34% 3P
- 91 3PM
Paul Pierce (4 to 1)
- 2010 3-Point Shootout Champion
- 39% 3P
- 75 3PM
Daniel Gibson (4.5 to 1)
- 44% 3P
- 86 3PM
James Jones (5.5 to 1)
- 42% 3P
- 93 3PM
Dorell Wright (5.5 to 1)
- 40% 3P
- 135 3PM
And the winner is: Dorell Wright. Ray Allen is without a question the best pure shooter in the NBA. He could possibly be the best pure shooter of all-time. But his legs are a little old for this competition. I like one of the younger guys to walk out on top. Plus at 5.5 to 1 compared to 1.75 to 1, you can get more bang for your buck by taking Wright. He has made living by shooting and making plenty of 3s. If he gets it going like I believe he will, watch out!
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