49 Comments Tuesday, February 13th, 2007
Shooters in Vegas
The only contest that makes sense
I forgot to mention this last week, so I might as well get to it now. The three point contest competitors have been announced. This is really the only non-game part of the All-Star Weekend that ever makes any sense. The rules are simple, you shoot, there’s a money ball, you run to the next rack, and have to do it in a limited time. I have no idea where they came up with the rules for the dunk contest or what they are. The skills challenge is cool, but kind of random. 2ball and celebrity ball or whatever else they have on Saturday night makes no sense.
With the three point contest, there are no judges. It’s just a shooter and a clock. No controversy. This year’s contestants are:
Gilbert Arenas
Damon Jones
Jason Kapono
Mike Miller
Jason Terry
and defending champ Dirk Nowitzki
If Damon Jones wins, we’ll never hear the end of it. I’m fine with anyone else winning. Check out Jason Kapono’s percentages though. Oh my GOD!!! 47% for his career? The Cavs cut him and Charlotte picked him up before he wound up with the Heat. Kapono is winning. Easily. If I were a gambling man, I would perhaps wager on it. However gambling on sports is wrong.
Our flight to Vegas is less than 70 hours from now!!!
I know this isn’t the most exciting topic, but who do you think will win? Do you care? Come on, it’s better than the 4 hour dunk contest. Guys hit a higher percentage of threes than dunks on this Saturday night, and I’m not making that up.
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49 Responses to “Shooters in Vegas”
Feb.13 at 1:43 pm
Matthew says:
Dirk will defend his crown against Kapono in the finals. It would be fun to see Gilbert win just to hear what he has to say but Dirk makes this thing look effortless.
Feb.13 at 1:45 pm
Ken says:
I think Arenas wins it and here’s why:
Feb.13 at 1:46 pm
Ken says:
Just in case that video doesn’t show up here’s a link. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bn6O42a5vl8
Feb.13 at 1:51 pm
Sparker says:
i doubt jason k has the pills to take it. jason terry, on the other hand, does (and i think his presence will screw up dirk). gilbert’s overconfidence will kill him, and mike miller wears that goddamn thing in his hair. i refuse even to contemplate damon winning. i pick the jet.
Feb.13 at 1:51 pm
Max Airington says:
Shouldnt they make Deshawn grab Gil’s rebounds just for sh*ts an giggles? Mike Miller will come through with the upset.
Feb.13 at 1:58 pm
white hot eboy says:
I think it come’s down to Kapono and Agent Zero! Kapono has been light’s out all year and I think Gilbert has a that kind of tunnel vision that will keep him focused through each rack. Damon will be out in the first round! He’ll be so geeked up to finally be in it, he’ll be lucky to score more than 12. And if the Heat want Kapono to bring home the title, they should just have D-Wade sit behind Dirk and talk s@#t to him! “Choke on a schnitzel, bitch! Or a “CUBAN” sausage”
Feb.13 at 2:10 pm
AP says:
Matt Carroll shoulda been there
Feb.13 at 2:13 pm
whooo! says:
where’s brent barry? i’m goin with gil. i’d suggest he shoot 1 handed, but it takes too long to set up. but please yell hibachi for the cameras to hear while you’re heating up!
Feb.13 at 2:25 pm
Patrick says:
two arizona points to choose from decisions, decisions. gotta go with hibachi
Feb.13 at 2:34 pm
carmelo jr. says:
i think steve nash is the greatest bitch
Feb.13 at 2:41 pm
Wizfan says:
yes ken?
Feb.13 at 2:43 pm
R7 says:
I’m hoping arenas and jones make the finale, and they let them trash talk.on the air.uncensored.
Feb.13 at 2:47 pm
Chris says:
How funny would it be if while Gilbert was shooting his own teammate DeShawn Stevenson, distracted him by yelling stuff and Gil lost.
Feb.13 at 2:58 pm
Duckets Ruckus says:
Ken makes a great point.
Feb.13 at 3:16 pm
Boyd says:
Is Gil in this just so he get’s some silverware from his NBA career? Cos he ain’t gonna win shit all else. (Do they do a ‘pathological problem’ award? Biggest ego? he’d probably win them.)
Feb.13 at 4:13 pm
Ron says:
I think Mike Miller will take this as the dark horse. But I wonder why Kyle Korver isn’t in it?
Feb.13 at 4:23 pm
El Carnal says:
Dirk for the repeat, mang
Feb.13 at 4:26 pm
Cord Thomas says:
Dirk or kapono its going to be a fight to the death although dirk is a better player overall
Feb.13 at 4:29 pm
Chou says:
where’s matt?
Feb.13 at 4:40 pm
bko32 says:
Kapono is going to win…and win easily. This isn’t even going to be close.
Feb.13 at 4:49 pm
Zig says:
No player from the the top 3 pt. shooting team in the L (Suns)? Weird…
Feb.13 at 5:00 pm
Sho4040^ says:
Dirk
Feb.13 at 5:09 pm
TrippleX says:
surprised raja bell isnt there….
Feb.13 at 5:32 pm
Galo says:
B-A-R-B-O-S-A
Feb.13 at 5:35 pm
abelp says:
theres a shooting contest and stephen jackson is not on it???? cmon man…
Feb.13 at 6:22 pm
ajpenny says:
I just want to see D.Jones suit at the All-Star game. We should have a Damon Jones fashion watch or something. Y’all remember that Baboon ass red sports jacket he had on one year??? Geesh!
Feb.13 at 6:45 pm
wassup says:
haha carmelo jr. u callin steve nash the bitch we all know carmelos the bitch
Feb.13 at 8:08 pm
white balla says:
so dirk will win cuz hes the greatest shooting big man ever and all u guys who like gil heres one number to remember 9
Feb.13 at 8:31 pm
Chris says:
Kapono or D-Jones and I’m good…
Feb.13 at 8:35 pm
hardcourtkid says:
arenas
Feb.13 at 8:44 pm
Max says:
Did anyone who is saying Arenas will win actually catch last year’s contest? Gil made it quite obvious that he’s an in-game 3-point shooter, as witnessed by his embarassing score..
Feb.13 at 9:53 pm
David says:
Gil and Jones will go out first. Then JET ,then Kap. Diggler beats Miller in the final.
Feb.13 at 11:17 pm
Chief says:
who cares? hibachi has got this one.
Feb.13 at 11:18 pm
Chief says:
period!
Feb.14 at 12:42 am
Miggy says:
will gil yell “hibachi” after every shot?
Feb.14 at 5:27 am
benstah says:
2 mavs in the finals. dirk will defend his titel!
dirk 4 mvp
Feb.14 at 6:25 am
Air Up There says:
Did anyone else notice this? Cord Thomas says:
Dirk or kapono its going to be a fight to the death although dirk is a better player overall Well thats a great observation lol… anyone out there willing to vote on Kapono as a better overall player than Dirk?
Feb.14 at 12:08 pm
Mrs. Kapono says:
I would love to vote for my son but let’s be honest. He does have a better haircut than Dirk though.
Feb.14 at 1:02 pm
Moneyball says:
where the fk is ray ray. its gonna come down 2 mike miller and jason, and mikes gonna come out on top
Feb.14 at 2:58 pm
ben says:
Dirk 4 MVP
Feb.14 at 3:50 pm
Celtic Fan says:
Dirk wants to be like Larry and win 3 in a row!
Dirk for 3-point champ
The System for MVP
Feb.14 at 4:45 pm
Darksaber says:
Only way Gilbert0 is winning is if he’s allowed to stand next to Dirk during his shots, and clown around (i still feel for ya Stevenson). That was plain wrong Gil0. 20 Grand or not.
Feb.14 at 7:03 pm
smart guy says:
who has the best 3 point percentage in the league ……… Jason Kapono yeah exactly
Feb.15 at 9:12 am
DNA says:
it’s different when the whole world’s watching you
Feb.15 at 12:05 pm
Sendoh says:
Well I think we now know what happens when Gilbert Arenas talks big. NINE POINTS!!!
Feb.15 at 7:47 pm
Darksaber says:
SCHWINGGG! Sendoh. Arenas is on the verge of overexposure, and now he’s barely balancing on that cliff edge.
Feb.16 at 12:54 pm
KG#21 says:
KAPONO-the 3point shootout champ
Apr.18 at 3:56 am
Mark says:
Thank You
Feb.13 at 10:18 pm
jeremy says:
Jeez,Ken,I think Im going with you on your pick.Im goin with gilbert.