With Trae Young already haven been selected to start in the 2022 All-Star Game, the fourth year guard just picked up some extra weekend duties. The NBA announced today that Young will take part in the 3-Point Contest as part of a field of eight contestants during the All-Star Weekend festivities.
This is the first selection for Trae Young to go along with his second All-Star team nod. Young is averaging 27.7 points per contest, third among qualified players, and is shooting 37.2% on attempts from three. Young has also made 138 triples which puts him 12th in the NBA.