Feb 15, 2025; San Francisco, CA, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Cam Johnson (2) competes in the three-point contest during All Star Saturday Night ahead of the 2025 NBA All Star Game at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images / Kyle Terada-Imagn Images
Even on a bum ankle, Brooklyn Nets’ forward Cam Johnson suited up for State Farm’s All-Star Saturday Night festivities. A participant in the Starry 3-Point Contest, Johnson unfortunately couldn’t get hot from deep, resulting in a 14-point performance and elimination from contention.
In a pool featuring Johnson, Darius Garland, Cade Cunningham, Norman Powell, Tyler Herro (C), Jalen Brunson, Buddy Hield and two-time defending champion Damian Lillard, the opening round’s score tallies were as follows:
In a final round featuring Hield, Garland and Herro, the score tallies were as follows:
On the night of Herro’s triumph, Johnson couldn’t become the first Net to be crowned king of the 3-pointer. He became the sixth Net in franchise history to take part in the event, joining Patty Mills (2022), Joe Harris (2020 and 2019), Joe Johnson (2014), Anthony Morrow (2012) and Drazen Petrovic (1992).
Heading into All-Star Weekend, Johnson held a 41.3% hit-rate from beyond the arc, his highest since joining Brooklyn and third-highest of his career. Unfortunately for Nets fans watching at home, they’ll be forced to wait another season to witness true success at the annual event. Johnson’s placement in the contest is certainly an accomplishment in of itself, but the performance was dissapointing considering he outdoubtedly possesses the ability to win the title.
Under first-year head coach Jordi Fernandez, Johnson has taken strides and emerged as a go-to scoring option for Brooklyn, who is currently on the brink of a play-in spot. As of the All-Star break, Johnson is averaging a career-high 19.1 points per game in relief of Cam Thomas while he nurses an ongoing hamstring issue.
Following tomorrow night’s All-Star game, the Nets return to action next Thursday at 7:30 p.m. EST.
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