College student Jaren Barajas has a new claim to fame after beating Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard in a shooting contest, winning $100,000 in the process.

NBA All-Star Weekend is shaping up to be an exciting event, featuring new faces and familiar stars, including Damian Lillard. This year marks Lillard’

For Oakland native Damian Lillard and Warriors star Stephen Curry, shining a light on Oakland's deep sports history and the legacies of so many Black athletes through the NBA HBCU Classic meant so much during All-Star Weekend.

Milwaukee Bucks Damian Lillard failed to join NBA history during All-Star Weekend. Lillard grew up in Oakland, Calif., just a short drive from the Chase Center where all the festivities are taking place.

Damian Lillard has etched his name into All-Star royalty in recent years but, ahead of his ninth appearance, this year’s event is extra special for the Milwaukee Bucks guard.

Jaren Barajas wins $100,000 after beating NBA legend Damian Lillard in a halfcourt shooting contest during the 2025 NBA All-Star Game.

As the NBA All-Star Weekend kicks off this Friday, February 14, fans are eagerly awaiting one of the marquee events of the night – the 3-point contest. This ye

That's because, on Saturday, Lillard is looking to become the first player to three-point in the 3-Point Contest since 1992, when Chicago Bulls reserve combo guard Craig Hodges achieved the feat. Most memorably that day, Hodges at one point nailed 19 straight triple tries during the semifinal round.

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Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard came into Saturday's NBA All-Star 3-Point Contest with some very high hopes. No other player in history has ever achieved a three-peat in the highly anticipated All-Star event, and Lillard had an opportunity to do just that after winning the title in 2023 and 2024.

Damian Lillard made sure to congratulate Tyler Herro but let everyone know that he was done competing in the 3-point contest.

Damian Lillard has a plan ... Dame, like every other NBA player, could really use the time to rest this weekend during the NBA All-Star break. He didn't play in the Bucks' final game before ...