Karl-Anthony Towns put on a show and represented well for the big men of the NBA

Karl-Anthony Towns put on a show and represented well for the big men of the NBA winning the 3-PT contest at NBA All-Star Saturday night.NBA Elvis Andrus Jersey LEAGUE PASS: Sign up to unlock live out-of-market games (7-day free trial)Towns backed up his claimthat he's the "greatest big man shooter of all time Jurickson Profar Jersey " edging Luke Kennard (26) and Trae Young (26) in the final round."I'm up there with the best shooting big man of all time and I needed this trophy to prove Joey Gallo Jersey it," Towns'score of 29 sets a new record for the highest score in the 3-point contest final.The Minnesota big man needed to beat Australian Patty Mills' score of 21 to progre s to the final round, and he did not disappoint with his final rack, hitting four of his last five shots to finish with a score of 22.KAT closes strong to Kolby Allard Jersey finish with 22!He's clinched a spot in the finals of on TNT. NBA (@NBA) Towns continued his hot Matt Moore Jersey shooting streak in the final round, finishing with 29 points, whichbroke the record set by Stephen Curry in 2021 and Devin Booker in 2018.Both of those stars won the contest by scoring 28 points.The most points EVER in a final round.That man is different.Three-Point Champ Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves Adolis García Jersey ) With his victory Towns became just the second Timberwolves player to win the competition, following Kevin Loves 2012 victory.He is also just the third big man to win it, along with Love and Dirk Nowitzki.