Kansas basketball: Devonte’ Graham can win the NBA three-point shootout
Kansas basketball alum Devonte’ Graham was chosen to participate in the NBA’s three-point shootout during all-star weekend.
From a late second-round selection to a starting point guard, Kansas basketball alum Devonte’ Graham has been on a roll this season. He currently averages 17.9 points and 7.6 assists per game in his second season with the Charlotte Hornets.
Graham was arguably a contender to make the all-star game from the East; however, he was left off of the roster. All isn’t lost though, as he’ll play in the Rising Stars Game with fellow former Jayhawk Svi Mykhailiuk.
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Earlier today, Shams Charania of The Athletic reported that Graham would be participating in the NBA three-point shootout as well:
Hornets guard Devonte' Graham will participate in the NBA three-point shootout at All-Star weekend in Chicago, sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 4, 2020
This is great news for Graham. It gives him even more publicity, and a chance to further showcase his skill. So far this season, Graham has knocked down 38 percent of his shots from behind the arc, proving he deserves to be in the contest.
For those that are unfamiliar with the format of the three-point contest, here are the basics:
- Eight players
- One minute per player
- Five racks with six balls per rack
- The final ball in each rack is the Moneyball, and it counts for a bonus point
- The top three in the first round advance to the finals, the winner of the finals wins the contest.
Here’s the full roster for the 2020 NBA three-point contest:
- David Bertans
- Devonte’ Graham
- Joe Harris
- Buddy Hield
- Zach LaVine
- Damian Lillard
- Duncan Robinson
- Trae Young
Graham has the highest three-point percentages in the group as well as the third-most made three-pointers so far this season.
Devonte’ Graham arguably the best shooter from behind the arc out of the rumored participants based on the statistics from this season. He should definitely be playing to win because he has a legitimate shot.
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Kansas basketball fans everywhere are proud of Devonte’ Graham and what he was able to accomplish as a Jayhawk. Now, he’s succeeding in the NBA, with a chance to show the entire nation just how talented he is.
You can catch Graham in the three-point contest on Saturday, February 15 on TNT after the conclusion of the Skills Challenge which is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM (CT).