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3 Reasons Otto Porter Should Be in the Three-Point Shootout

By Jerran Anderson

Feb 13, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards forward Otto Porter Jr. (22) reacts after making a three point shot during the second quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 13, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards forward Otto Porter Jr. (22) reacts after making a three point shot during the second quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 13, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) looks to pass as Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) and forward Otto Porter Jr. (22) defend during the first quarter at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 13, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) looks to pass as Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) and forward Otto Porter Jr. (22) defend during the first quarter at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Bradley Beal Got Porter’s Invitation By Mistake

The Washington Wizards are the fifth-best three-point shooting team in the league. At 37.3 percent as a team, the Wizards definitely deserved to have somebody represent their squad in this year’s three-point shootout.

Bradley Beal was invited to be a contestant, but Beal turned down his invitation after not making the All-Star Game. Beal felt snubbed in his own right after not being name a reserve on the East All-Star roster.

Coaches’ voting instead went heavy on point guards such as Kyle Lowry and Kemba Walker, both three-point shootout competitors. Beal has been in the three-point shootout once before as well in 2014.

So, new rule. If an NBA player turns down his invite to a contest, he can nominate a teammate. That way it all works out for the greater good for everyone. Beal could have easily passed the torch to Potter, giving Wizards fans something to look forward to on All-Star Weekend.

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