Slideshow: Sacramento Kings Players That Could Be Part of All-Star Weekend

Nov 15, 2015; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings forward DeMarcus Cousins (15) high fives forward Omri Casspi (18) and teammates after a basket against the Toronto Raptors during the second quarter at Sleep Train Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 15, 2015; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings forward DeMarcus Cousins (15) high fives forward Omri Casspi (18) and teammates after a basket against the Toronto Raptors during the second quarter at Sleep Train Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 21, 2016; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Omri Casspi (18) holds up three fingers after making a three point shot against the Atlanta Hawks during the fourth quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Sacramento Kings defeated the Atlanta Hawks 91-88. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 21, 2016; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Omri Casspi (18) holds up three fingers after making a three point shot against the Atlanta Hawks during the fourth quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Sacramento Kings defeated the Atlanta Hawks 91-88. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY Sports /

Omri Casspi (Three Point Shooting Contest): Omri Casspi has been a pleasant surprise for Kings fans to see, and one of the biggest reasons why is the sudden emergence in his perimeter shooting. Before entering this season, Casspi highest 3P% for a season was 40.2% (14-15 season). This season he has topped that percentage by shooting a whopping 45.6% from beyond the arc.

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Every year the three-point shooting contest has consisted of the NBA’s top shooters, and numbers wise Casspi fits the bill. The 45.6% shooting that he is currently shooting is ranked 4th among players in the league. Because of that, he should, at least, be considered a serious candidate to showcase his ability to hit longball in front of the whole nation to see.