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How the New Orleans Pelicans could win All-Star Saturday triple crown

By Willie Lutz

Zion Williamson #1 and Lonzo Ball #2 of the New Orleans Pelicans would have to earn it more in The Last Dance era (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
Zion Williamson #1 and Lonzo Ball #2 of the New Orleans Pelicans would have to earn it more in The Last Dance era (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) /
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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – JANUARY 24: JJ Redick #4 of the New Orleans Pelicans reacts after scoring a three piont shot during a NBA game against the Denver Nuggets at Smoothie King Center on January 24, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) /

Three-Point Shooting Contest: JJ Redick

Acting as the leading floor spacer for the New Orleans Pelicans and spending a lifetime as one of the deadliest shooters in the history of the NBA, J.J. Redick would be the ideal Pelican to challenge other great triple-makers in the Three-Point Shooting contest.

As one of the greatest three-point shooters in the history of the game, Redick’s shot-making ability would a welcome addition to the event, bringing one of the NBA’s great veterans into the fold for a chance at glory (in a relative sense).

So far in his career, Redick has two trips to the NBA’s Three-Point Contest, both as a member of the LA Clippers. Neither resulted in a victory.

Redick lost to Klay Thompson in the 2016 competition, then to Eric Gordon during All-Star Saturday in 2017. Seemingly, he’ll have to act fast if he wants to redeem his prior two losses in the event.

Without a victory under his belt in either trip, it might be great for J.J. Redick to get one more run at the three-point crown before the 35-year-old scorer hangs up the jersey.

Despite being 35, Redick is still playing pretty awesome basketball with the New Orleans Pelicans, he’s averaging 15.7 points while shooting 45.8% from three-point range on 6.6 attempts per game, the second-best ratio of his career.

The league’s emphasis on the value of three-point shooting is only growing, which means the competition is only going to get better. However, to take down the best (REDICK), you have to be a heck of a shot.

Others considered: Your favorite uncle E’twaun Moore, Nicolò Melli on a good day, Brandon Ingram, and Fred Vinson (he’s probably got some tricks up his sleeve).

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