Has Larry Bird ever lost 3-point contest?

From Larry Bird winning it three straight times, the last of which he accomplished without taking off his warmup jacket, to Craig Hodges nailing 19 straight shots in the competition in 1991, there have been various legendary moments in the contest.

Did Larry Bird ever lose a three-point contest?

Larry Bird was the first player in the NBA to win the three-point contest thrice.

Who has the best 3 point contest performance ever?

Craig Hodges makes 19 shots in a row, 1991

The 6-foot-2 guard drilled 19 threes in a row, which is a record that still stands today. He also owns the record for most shots made in one round, going 21-for-25.

Has anyone ever shot a perfect 3 point contest?

Mark Price was a sharpshooter for the Cleveland Cavaliers who never lost a Three-Point Contest (1993 and 1994).

Is Larry Bird the greatest 3-point shooter of all time?

Larry Bird was one of the most skilled 3 point shooters at his position, in history. He was also supremely confident in his ability. But he was a high volume shooter, so that may have slightly lowered his percentage. He could hit from anywhere, though.

Larry Bird's Legendary Moment in the Three Point Shootout

How many 50 point games did Larry Bird have?

Bird dropped 50 points in a game four times in his Hall of Fame career, including his career-high 60-point game against the Atlanta Hawks in 1985.

Did Kareem Abdul Jabbar ever shoot a 3?

Kareem, on the other hand, only made one 3-point shot - ever. The 3-point line didn't even exist until midway through his career.

Has anyone shot 100% in an NBA game?

On March 2, 1962, Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 points, and pulled down 25 boards, as a member of the Philadelphia Warriors in a 169-147 win over the New York Knicks. Chamberlain went 36-for-63 from the field and 28-for-32 at the charity stripe, reaching the 100-point mark with a field goal in the game's final minute.

Who is the most clutch 3-point shooter?

Who was the fastest to 30000 points?

Wilt Chamberlain has posted the fewest career points when scoring 30,000+ points, with 31,419 points.

Who's the best 3 pointer right now?

Stephen Curry made the most threes in 2021-22, with 285 three-pointers.

What is the best NBA performance ever?

What were Larry Bird's weaknesses?

Athleticism and lateral quickness were not strengths of Bird's, and his ability to get open on mid-range and long-range shots would take a major hit. During his career Bird's weakness was his defensive ability.

Has Larry Bird ever missed a free throw?

Larry Bird had 511 missed free throws in his career.

What was Larry Bird's lowest scoring game?

Larry Bird had his fewest points in a game versus the Warriors on January 2, 1981, with 0 points.

Who scored 69 points in the NBA?

On March 28th, 1990, Jordan's Chicago Bulls were playing against the Cleveland Cavaliers when he got hammered by Cleveland's defense. His reaction to the foul was as expected. He went on a tear and ended up scoring an incredible 69 points.

What NBA player never missed a shot?

only one NBA player has never missed a shot. this is a mad Rashad. you might know him as a former NFL player and. sportscaster, but in 1990 to promote his new NBA show Inside Stuff.

How many 3's did Shaq shoot?

Shaquille O'Neal claims he would never shoot a three-pointer. One of the most dominant NBA centers of all time -- Shaquille O'Neal -- attempted just 22 three-pointers in his 19-season career and made just one of them.

When did Shaq shoot a 3?

Shaquille O'Neal only made one three-point shot in his career. It came on February 16, 1998 against the Milwaukee Bucks.

Was Scottie Pippen a three point shooter?

# 6 Scottie Pippen, Small Forward 1988- 1998, 2004

Toward the middle of his career Scottie Pippen developed a three point shot that took teams out of their make shift zones.

What NBA player scored 73 points in a game?

Nuggets 360: David Thompson on scoring 73 points | NBA.com.

How many 60 point games does Larry Bird have?

Larry Bird played 1 game with 60+ points.