Giannis Antetokounmpo In 3-Point Contest Would Rival Michael Jordan In 1990
Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo recently said he was contemplating participating in the NBA's 3-point contest during All-Star weekend at one point in his career.
The idea should make old-head fans think back to when another player not know for his play at the arc to compete in the event. In 1990, Hall of Famer Michael Jordan took a go in the contest.
“Never say never,” Antetokounmpo said recently to Boardroom TV. “Because I really believe in my hard work. I believe I work my butt off. You never know man.”
A two-time MVP, Antetokounmpo is a 28 percent shooter from the 3-point line for his career. When Jordan tried it, he was shooting 37 percent from the arc. He still holds the record for fewest 3-pointers made during a round. He finished with five in a less than memorable performance.
Still, Antetokounmpo said he is willing to give it a try before his career ends. Maybe later on his playing days?
“Maybe when I’m old and I can’t move the same, and I can’t go through people and get into the paint — maybe I start shooting more 3s,” Antetokounmpo said. “Maybe I start shooting more 3s and my percentage goes up. It’s kind of hard to shoot a lot of 3s, when you can get into the paint and shoot 75% in the paint. Your mind doesn’t let you. But maybe in the future, I’ll do it, when I’m 36, 37 or 38.”
Shandel Richardson is the publisher of Back In The Day NBA. He can be reached at shandelrich@gmail.com
