The NBA introduced its Three-Point Contest in 1986, when Celtics legend Larry Bird was the inaugural winner. He won the first three Three-Point Contests the league conducted until Dale Ellis of the SuperSonics became the first winner other than Bird in ’89.

The NBA has unveiled the confirmed lineup for its Celebrity Three-Point Contest ahead of All-Star Weekend. The competition will be staged Friday at NBA Crossover in Los Angeles as part of the league’s annual three-day celebration.

When fans think about the NBA’s 3-Point Contest, Stephen Curry’s name is usually the first that comes to mind. With All-Star Weekend approaching at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, questions are swirling about whether the greatest shooter ever will take part.

The best basketball players in the world meet up once again in the NBA All-Star Game this weekend from the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, home of the Los Angeles Clippers. After tweaking the format again due to players over the years showing an utter disregard for playing hard,

Lillard isn't the first contest entrant without a made 3 in that season, though. Lithuania's Rimas Kurtinaitis competed in 1989, and he never played an NBA game, according to ESPN.