Guard Grayson Allen of the Phoenix Suns, who leads the NBA in three-point shooting percentage (49.1%), will not take part in the NBA 3-point competition during All-Star weekend.
And that’s perfectly fine with the Phoenix marksman.
Allen told reporters on Tuesday, “I wasn’t strongly advocating for it, and I understand the process they go through with how they pick guys to go.” “From my end, everything is OK. Perhaps at a later day.
Instead, Allen is going to use the All-Star break for some much-needed recharging ahead of the final stretch of the regular season.
“I’m going to take advantage of the good break we got this year and go on a nice vacation with my wife to refresh, give my body a little break, and come back feeling great,” Allen declared.
He continued, “I just think that those five days (during the All-Star break) are pretty valuable to get that rest.” “Obviously, getting accepted to the 3-point competition is a fantastic honor since it allows you to compete and get recognition for your skill as a shooter. I’ll be observing.
Notwithstanding the rejection, Allen’s debut season in the Valley has been fantastic since a September trade sent him to Phoenix.
The 28-year-old is averaging a career-high 2.6 makes per game from behind the arc in 44 games played (44 starts). Allen has reached a new career high of 13 points per game because to his long-range shooting. In addition, he pulls down four rebounds and dishes out 2.9 assists a game.
Allen is already well-established in Phoenix’s record books.
In a victory over the Miami Heat on January 5, the guard made nine 3-pointers, tying a Suns franchise record. In a victory over the Sacramento Kings on January 16, he doubled down with another nine treys. This year, he has had two more games with at least eight treys.Devin Booker and Kevin Durant will both play for the Suns in the All-Star game, even though Allen won’t be in uniform.
