Portland Trail Blazers legend Damian Lillard hasn't played a single minute of basketball this season and is less than a year removed from tearing his Achilles. That remarkably didn't stop him from winning his third NBA 3-Point Contest on Saturday in Inglewood.

NBA All-Star 2026 kicked off on Saturday with a trio of events, including the 3-point contest, shooting stars event and the dunk contest. First up was the 3-point contest, which marked the first time Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard took the court in an official capacity this season as he continues to rehab an Achilles injury.

The NBA All-Star 3-Point Contest features Kon Knueppel, Damian Lillard, and Jamal Murray. Our free NBA 3-Point Contest predictions believe Lillard will win.

Last Postseason, Damian Lillard suffered a torn Achilles while playing for the Milwaukee Bucks. Less than 10 months later, he is wearing a Portland Trail Blazers uniform again and winning his third 3-point contest in the last four years.