Lauri Markkanen to participate in the NBA All-Star 3-Point Contest

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - OCTOBER 31: Lauri Markkanen #23 of the Utah Jazz shoots the ball during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies on October 31, 2022 at vivint.SmartHome Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2022 NBAE (Photo by Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images)

By Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net

After being named an All-Star Game starter due to the injury of Zion Williamson, Lauri Markkanen will also participate in the NBA 3-Point Contest at the All-Star Weekend in Salt Lake City.

As reported by Shams Charania, the Finnish superstar, who is averaging 24.9 points and 8.6 rebounds per game, shooting his career-high 41.3% from beyond the arc, will make his presence felt on Saturday.

The other rumored participants will be Jayson Tatum, Kevin Huerter, Tyler Herro, Tyrese Haliburton, Buddy Hield, Damian Lillard, and Anfernee Simons.

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