NBA All-Star Saturday Night
The eve of the NBA All-Star game always features some great contests between the best of the best that the NBA has to offer.
Let’s take a look at the official lists of all the contests and participants which was announced on a special edition of NBA Tip-Off.
Degree NBA All-Star Shooting Stars Contest
Team Bosh- 2-Time Defending Champions
Chris Bosh, Miami Heat
Dominique Wilkins, NBA Legend (Atlanta Hawks)
Swin Cash, New York Liberty
Team Curry
Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors
Dell Curry, NBA Legend (Charlotte Hornets)
Sue Bird, Seattle Storm
Team Davis
Anthony Davis, New Orleans Pelicans
Scottie Pippen, NBA Legend (Chicago Bulls)
Elena Delle Donne, Chicago Sky
Team Westbrook
Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City Thunder
Penny Hardaway, NBA Legend (Orlando Magic)
Tamika Catchings, Indiana Fever
Taco Bell NBA All-Star Skills Challenge
Jeff Teague, Atlanta Hawks
Trey Burke, Utah Jazz
John Wall, Washington Wizards
Isaiah Thomas, Phoenix Suns
Michael Carter-Williams, Philadelphia 76ers
Kyle Lowry, Toronto Raptors
Jimmy Butler, Chicago Bulls
Brandon Knight, Milwaukee Bucks
This year will also feature a brand new layout for the challenge, putting 2 players on the court at once, having to end with a three-point shot as opposed to the usual layup or dunk. It was also feature a bracket layout and some interesting matchup scenarios.
Foot Locker NBA All-Star 3-Point Shootout
The order will go as followed.
1. Wesley Matthews, Portland Trail Blazers
2. J.J. Redick, Los Angeles Clippers
3. James Harden, Houston Rockets
4. Kyrie Irving, Cleveland Cavaliers
5. Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors
6. Klay Thompson, Golden State Warriors
7. Kyle Korver, Atlanta Hawks
8. Marco Belinelli, San Antonio Spurs
Sprite NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks
Victor Oladipo, Orlando Magic
Mason Plumlee, Brooklyn Nets
Zach LaVine, Minnesota Timberwolves
