Again, again, again... for the third consecutive time Larry Bird won the three-point contest, this time with his fin...more. It's 1988, All-Star Saturday in Chicago. Bird had won the first...

Feb 16, 2023 · He's the architect of the perfect 3-point contest formula. In round two, Bird got hot and put up 23, including going 4 for 5 on money balls. As for the competition, Ellis booked a date with Bird in the finals with a 12. Yes, Bird nearly doubled the score of his closest competition.

Feb 13, 2018 · Relive the memorable performance from Larry Legend, who won at the 1988 3-Point Shooting Contest while wearing his Celtics warm-up jacket!Subscribe to the NB...

Larry Bird won all first 3 Long Distance Shootout Contests in history of game.. * Larry Bird, the inaugural winner of this contest, and Craig Hodges have eac...

Feb 17, 2025 · See every winner of the NBA's 3-point contest since Larry Bird's inaugural 1986 victory.

Mar 8, 2025 · Larry Bird dominated the 1987 3-Point Contest, securing back-to-back titles with confidence and a legendary one-liner that defined his winning mindset.

Nov 22, 2024 · Boston Celtics icon Larry Bird’s classic 1988 3-point contest win came at the expense of Dale Ellis. Dale Ellis wanted to make Larry Bird pay for talking smack moments before the 1988 3-point shootout.

Feb 18, 2024 · The 1988 NBA 3-Point Contest at the NBA All-Star weekend was a memorable one. Not only did Larry Bird become the first three-time winner of the event, but he also delivered an iconic line to trash-talk his competition before the event.

Nov 8, 2022 · During his third consecutive appearance in 1988, he walked into the arena and asked the other contestants who amongst them was coming second in the competition. Displaying supreme confidence, he...

Larry Bird wins 1988 3-point Contest in warm-up jacket. On February 6, 1988, Larry Bird won his 3rd consecutive 3-point Contest while still wearing his warm-up jacket.