Damian Lillard was a shocking addition to the NBA's 3-point contest during All-Star weekend, given that the 35-year-old, nine-time All-Star hasn't played a single minute of NBA basketball this year.

The 3-point shot has not lasted long in the grand scheme of the history of basketball. It didn't become a part of the NBA until the start of the 1979-80 season. But it hasn't taken long for the thrill ...