Lillard Leads The 3-point Contest Letter 3 Brothers Technology Challenge

The NBA Star Game will be on fire this weekend, with the official announcement of the 3-point contest, technology challenge and Slam Dunk contest on Thursday. Pioneers star Damian Lillard and Celtics star Jayson Tatum will participate in the 3-point contest, and Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo will team up with his brothers for the tech challenge again after last year.

There are eight participants in the 3-point contest, with a stellar lineup. They include Lillard, Titum, Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton, Jazz star Lauri Markkanen, Heat hero Tyler Herro, Kings shooter Kevin Huerter and Buddy Hield, the horse shooter.

The biggest highlight of this year's roster is Lillard, who will be challenging for the Gold Cup for the third time. Lillard is averaging 4.1 of 11 3-pointers per game this season, shooting 37.5 percent. Tatum is the worst on the list, shooting 35.3 percent from three-point range.