"A defending champion and a potential new champion will represent the Miami Heat in the 3-point contest Feb. 25 during All-Star Weekend in Orlando.

In addition to James Jones receiving the automatic berth that goes to the defending champion, point guard Mario Chalmers also was selected by the NBA to represent the Heat in the six-player field.

Rounding out the field in the timed event that features 25 3-point shots taken from ball racks placed at five stations around the arc are Atlanta Hawks guard Joe Johnson, Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Love, Orlando Magic forward Ryan Anderson and New Jersey Nets guard Anthony Morrow, the former Heat summer-league standout.

Jones won last year's contest by defeating Boston Celtics teammates Paul Pierce and Ray Allen in the second and final round. Jones will be bidding to join two-time winners Jeff Hornacek, Jason Kapono, Mark Price and Peja Stojakovic. The record is three championships by Larry Bird and Craig Hodges."