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Cam Johnson to take part in NBA All-Star Weekend
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Former North Carolina Tar Heels' sharpshooter Cam Johnson continues to have a solid season with the Brooklyn Nets . And now, Johnson will have the chance to impress on a big stage next weekend.
Johnson is one of eight players who will participate in the 2025 NBA Three-Point Shootout during All-Star Weekend, per the league. He was named to the event on Saturday along with Jalen Brunson , Cade Cunningham , Darius Garland , Tyler Herro , Buddy Hield , Damian Lillard , and Norman Powell .
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This will be Johnson's first time participating in the event and it's a loaded field this year, so the competition will be tough. Johnson is having a big season for the Nets, averaging 19.3 points per game which is up from his 12 points per game in his career.
As for three-point shooting, Johnson is shooting 41.7 percent from the three-point line.
The event will take place on Saturday, Feb. 15th in San Francisco as part of the festivities which includes the Slam Dunk Contest as well.
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