3 Point Contest Results 2017: Nick Young goes to war from beyond the arc

January 15, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Nick Young (0) reacts after scoring a three point basket against the Detroit Pistons during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
January 15, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Nick Young (0) reacts after scoring a three point basket against the Detroit Pistons during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /
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January 15, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Nick Young (0) reacts after scoring a three point basket against the Detroit Pistons during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
January 15, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Nick Young (0) reacts after scoring a three point basket against the Detroit Pistons during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

Based on the 3 point contest results 2017, Nick Young didn’t do too bad.

At All-Star weekend, all of the focus is usually on the game between the two conferences. Before that, however, we are treated to a dunk contest, skills challenge, and three point contest. Nick Young was invited to this year’s battle of sharpshooters, proving that the league is taking notice.

Unfortunately, Young didn’t win, but he did put up a fight.

Defending champion of the contest, Klay Thompson, was by far the biggest disappointment as he failed to get past the first round of action.

Here’s a look at how all of the participants did in this year’s event.