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Irving, Redick In All-Star Three Point Contest

Long range gunners may put on one of the best shows in All-Star weekend history.

Kyrie Irving is taking his talents to the three point shooting contest.
Kyrie Irving is taking his talents to the three point shooting contest.
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The three point shot competition is always entertaining, and more so when great shooters are involved. The best ever was when Larry Bird walked into the lockerroom and said "so who's shooting for second place?"

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He won, of course. Bird was a master of trash talk and intimidation.

We're not sure if anyone in this year's field is as good at that as he was, but it's a phenomenal field of shooters, and of particular interest to Duke fans as both JJ Redick and Kyrie Irving will participate.

Also in the field: Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Kyle Korver, and Wesley Matthews.

Here's a thought: what happens if nobody misses? For several rounds?

With this group, it could happen.