The First 3-Point Contest Ever | 40th Anniversary

Celebrate the 40th anniversary of the NBA’s very first 3-Point Contest, held during All-Star Weekend in 1986. This historic event marked the beginning of one of the league’s most iconic showcases, with Larry Bird cementing his legacy by winning the inaugural contest and setting the standard for elite shooting competitions to come. From the early format to the shooters who helped launch the tradition, relive the momen...