CHARLOTTE, NC — Former Cleveland Cavalier Joe Harris won the 2019 NBA Three-Point Contest on Saturday during All-Star Weekend.
Harris, who now plays for the Brooklyn Nets, finished his first round with 25 points.
Joe Harris opens the #MtnDew3PT contest with a score of 25! ☔️☔️#StateFarmSaturday on @NBAonTNT pic.twitter.com/99BMlhcKT6
— NBA (@NBA) February 17, 2019
After making it into the final round, Harris went up against Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry and Sacramento Kings guard Buddy Hield.
During the final round, Harris made every one of his money ball shots, worth two points each, upsetting Curry who was the favorite to win the contest.
Joe Harris goes perfect on his money ball rack and wins the #MtnDew3PT contest with a final round score of 26! #NBAAllStar #WeGoHard #StateFarmSaturday on @NBAonTNT pic.twitter.com/xw7WABBHeW
— NBA (@NBA) February 17, 2019
Harris was drafted by the Cavs in 2014 and was with the team when they made it to the 2015 NBA Finals . He was traded to the Orlando Magic in 2016, waived and signed by the Nets.
Although Harris won the Three-Point Contest trophy, he won’t be keeping it. Harris will be giving the trophy to the University of Charlotte for letting him practice in their gym.
He’s talented and generous.
