Relive the Moment: Larry Bird Easily Wins Inaugural 3-Point Contest After Asking Field Who Would Finish Second

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Aug 17, 2011

Larry Bird might not have known exactly what to expect when he walked in to participate in the NBA All-Star Game's first 3-point contest, but he knew he was going to win. Before the competition began, Bird asked the other contestants who would being coming in second place. He backed it up on the court when he scored 22 points in the third round to win the title easily.

To watch Bird dominating the 3-point contest, check out the video below.


 

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