Two-time champ Damian Lillard to participate in 3-point contest

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Rehabbing Portland Trail Blazers icon Damian Lillard will be part of the eight-man field competing in Saturday's 3-point contest as part of All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles.

Lillard won the competitions in 2023 in Salt Lake City and 2024 in Indianapolis. He is sitting out this season after sustaining a torn Achilles tendon in a playoff game with the Milwaukee Bucks