Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal has reportedly been the first name connected to the 2018 NBA All-Star Game as a reserve and the 2018 NBA Three-Point Contest. The Wizards guard is the first reserve reportedly announced and also the first member of the three-point contest.
Candace Buckner of the Washington Post first released the news.
On Tuesday, Beal, the Washington Wizards shooting guard, learned that he has been selected as a first-time all-star by Eastern Conference head coaches, according to a person familiar with the situation. Beal, who shoots 36.8 percent from the arc, will also compete in the Three-Point Shootout held during All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles on Feb. 17.
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker is joining Beal in the three-point contest, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker plans to participate in the three-point shooting contest on All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles, league sources tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) January 24, 2018
Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry says he will skip the 2018 NBA Three-Point contest in LA but with the 2019 All-Star Game in his hometown of Charlotte, he’s expected to give it one more run. His teammate Klay Thompson is joining the field of shooters in hopes of winning the contest for the second time in his career.
The following comes from Anthony V Slater of The Athletic and Chris B Haynes of ESPN.
Klay Thompson told me he will compete in the 3-point contest this year in Los Angeles, his hometown. Won it two years ago, didn't last year.
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) January 24, 2018
Stephen Curry tells ESPN he will not participate in 3-Point Contest this year, but says he’s not retired from the event. “Think about why,” he said. Next year it’s in Charlotte.
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) January 24, 2018
We’ll have more information as the rest of the field for the event is released.
