Report: Nets' Joe Harris Invited to Participate in 2020 NBA 3-Point Contest

The NBA has reportedly invited Brooklyn Nets guard Joe Harris to take part in the Three-Point Contest during All-Star Weekend in Chicago this month.

According to Brian Lewis of the New York Post, Harris has yet to decide if he will accept the invitation, and his choice will depend on "how his body feels, and if he needs time off."

Harris is the reigning champion, as he beat Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry and Sacramento Kings guard Buddy Hield in last year's finals.

The 28-year-old Harris enjoyed a career year last season, as he averaged 13.7 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 2.4 three-pointers made per game. Harris also led the NBA by making 47.4 percent of his three-point attempts.

He is shooting threes a bit worse this season at 39.9 percent, but he is still averaging 13.5 points, 4.1 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 2.4 treys per contest. He is tied for 24th in the NBA in threes per game and tied for 32nd in three-point shooting percentage.

No player has publicly committed to this year's Three-Point Contest, but Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young, Hield, Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic and Miami Heat forward Duncan Robinson have all been rumored, per Sam Quinn of CBS Sports.

At 21-26, the Nets are seventh in the Eastern Conference and are in the thick of the playoff race.

Harris has missed just one game this season, and his 31.6 minutes per contest represent a career high, which means resting during All-Star Weekend could be attractive.

If Harris does accept the invitation, he will look to become the first player to win back-to-back Three-Point Contests since Jason Kapono in 2007 and 2008.

The 2020 NBA Three-Point Contest will take place at the United Center in Chicago on Feb. 15.