Joe Johnson, Anthony Morrow In 2012 NBA All-Star 3-Point Shootout

The city of Atlanta will be well represented in the 3-Point Shootout during the 2012 NBA All-Star Weekend as the Atlanta Hawks 6-time All-Star Joe Johnson and former Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets alum Anthony Morrow have been selected to compete.

All-Star 3-point contestants include defending champ James Jones and Joe Johnson Ryan Anderson, Mario Chalmers, Kevin Love, Anthony Morrow.

— Reed, Boyer (@PDcavsinsider) February 15, 2012

Morrow is currently tied for third in the NBA with 60 three pointers made while shooting 42% from long distance. Joe Johnson is tied for 13th in the NBA with 53 three-pointers made while shooting 36% from deep. This is the first invite for Morrow to the competition, while this is Johnson's third attempt to bring the title to ATL.

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