NBA All Star Game: How much money does 3-point contest winner get?

Posted by author February 13, 2025 NBA

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The NBA is gearing up for All-Star Weekend, and the 3-point contest is a tradition basketball fans won’t want to miss.

Two-time defending contest champion Damian Lillard will be one of eight players aiming to put themselves on the top of the NBA’s list of long-range shooters. The Milwaukee Bucks star isn’t the only player in this year’s field to win a previous 3-point contest. Golden State Warriors guard Buddy Hield — who this year will likely have the support of a home crowd in San Francisco — won in 2020.

Still, there are serious threats for a new champion to claim the largest share of the prize pool available this year. Darius Garland of the Cleveland Cavaliers is shooting over 43% from beyond the arc this season, making him the most accurate shooter among this year’s 3-point contest participants, with Norman Powell (.426) close behind.

Here’s what to know about the prizes available for NBA 3-point contest participants:

How much does NBA 3 point contest winner get?

The prize money for the NBA 3-point contest is settled by the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the National Basketball Players Association and NBA that began in 2023. Here’s a breakdown of the prize money:

1st place: $60,000
2nd place: $40,000
3rd place: $25,000
4th place through 7th place: $15,000
8th place: $10,000

Don’t be fooled by the presence of special “money balls” that look different from a standard NBA basketball; they do count for more points in the competition, but making a shot with one features no cash prize.

Who will compete in NBA All-Star Game 3-point contest?

This year’s tournament will feature eight of the best sharpshooters from around the league. Damian Lillard will be pushing for his third consecutive win, while Buddy Hield is another former winner competing this year.

Here are the eight players in this year’s 3-point contest:

Jalen Brunson (New York Knicks)
Cade Cunningham (Detroit Pistons)
Darius Garland (Cleveland Cavaliers)
Tyler Herro (Miami Heat)
Buddy Hield (Golden State Warriors)
Cameron Johnson (Brooklyn Nets)
Damian Lillard (Milwaukee Bucks)
Norman Powell (Los Angeles Clippers)

How to watch NBA 3-point contest: TV, live stream for All-Star Game Skills Challenge

The NBA 3-point contest is just one part of a three-event Saturday night, the prelude to the actual All-Star Game on Sunday. The Skills Challenge will start the night off, followed by the 3-point contest and the slam dunk contest.

Date: Saturday, Feb. 15
Time: 8 p.m. ET (start time for Skills Challenge)
TV: TNT
Stream: Sling, Fubo
Location: Chase Center (San Francisco, California)

How to watch 2025 NBA All-Star Game: TV, live stream

The NBA All-Star Game will involve three games, with Charles Barkley, Shaquille O’Neal, Candace Parker and Kenny Smith each drafting teams. The format involves semifinal games first, with the winners capping off All-Star Weekend in the final.

Date: Sunday, Feb. 16
Time: 8 p.m. ET
TV: TNT, truTV
Stream: Sling, Fubo
Location: Chase Center (San Francisco, California)

Watch the NBA All-Star Game on Fubo

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