The NBA All-Star is one of the most special events in sports in the United States. Because unlike the NFL Pro Bowl, who has struggled to make his fans fall in lovethe basketball All-Star is above even his peers in Major League Baseball or NHL ice hockey.
What makes NBA All-Star Weekend special are its events. Practically all Saturday and Sunday are the true heart of this sporting event. He Skills Contest It is relatively the newest of the events, but little by little it has become popular with the public. Three teams face each other in three rounds, one of throwing to score the most points, another in passes with different objectives along the way and a last one with obstacles.
In the final, the two teams must score from midfield, shooting the three members of each team at the same time in a maximum time of 1:30 minutes to score, sbeing champion the one that achieves more hits.
He Triple Contest is another that has brought NBA All-Star Weekend to the taste of fans. The best snipers in the League, those who are capable of shooting from half court, attempt all possible shots in two rounds, the winner being the one who dunks the most.
For many, the heart of this event is the Slam Dunk Contest. Some of the best mates in history have been created here. Personalities like Michael Jordan or Dominique Wilkins shone in this contest, even the 2016 edition is fondly remembered, in which Zach LaVine and Aaron Gordon delivered performances worthy of postcards that could decorate the rooms of children and adolescents who hope to reach the maximum. level of this sport.
And of course, Sunday is reserved for the Stars game. Giannis Antetokounmpo and LeBron James They will be the captains in a special edition, in which they will form their teams through a Draft half an hour before the tip-off. In addition, they will compete to score the most points in three quarters, the last period being the one that will be marked by a goal of 24 more points compared to whoever leads after three quarters. (24 in honor of Kobe Bryant), all while the best players in the League forget about defense and delight with triples, dunks and spectacular shots. Because a special match and a unique event deserves its own rules.
the show is ready
This weekend is the NBA All-Star Weekend in Salt Lake City; LeBron James and Giannis Antetokoumpo will serve as captains
The dates
Saturday February 18
Skills contests, triples and dunks
7:00 pm
Sunday February 19
Stars game
7:00 pm
ESPN y Star+
Headquarters
Vivint Arena
Salt Lake City, Utah
Utah Jazz House
Credit: 19.911
Los All-Stars
Eastern Conference
Coach: Joe Mazzulla, Boston Celtics
Holders
Giannis Antetokounmpo
center
Milwaukee Bucks
7º All-Star
Kyrie Irving*
Guardia
Dallas Mavericks
8º All-Star
*Chosen to All-Star prior to trade from Brooklyn Nets
Donovan Mitchell
Guardia
Cleveland Cavaliers
4º All-Star
Joel Embiid*
center
Philadelphia 76ers
6º All-Star
*Raised from reserve to starter for Kevin Durant
Jayson Tatum
Forward
Boston Celtics
4º All-Star
headlines out
Kevin Durant*
Forward
Phoenix Suns
13º All-Star
*Will not play due to injury. He was traded from the Brooklyn Nets
western conference
Coach: Michael Malone, Denver Nuggets
Holders
LeBron James
Forward
Los Angeles Lakers
19º All-Star
Nikola Jokic
center
Denver Nuggers
5º All-Star
I Morant*
Guardia
Memphis Grizzlies
2º All-Star
*Raised from reserve to starting for Stephen Curry
Luka Doncic
Guardia
Dallas Mavericks
4º All-Star
Lauri Markkanen*
Forward
Utah Jazz
1º All-Star
*Raised from reserve to starter for Zion Williamson
headlines out
Stephen Curry*
Guardia
Golden State Warriors
9º All-Star
*Will not play due to injury
Zion Williamson*
Forward
New Orleans Pelicans
2º All-Star
*Will not play due to injury
Eastern Conference
Reservations
Jaylen Brown
Guardia
Boston Celtics
2º All-Star
DeMar DeRozan
Guardia
Chicago Bulls
6º All-Star
Julius Randle
Forward
New York Knicks
2º All-Star
Jrue Holiday
Guardia
Milwaukee Bucks
2º All-Star
Tyrese Haliburton
Guardia
Indiana Pacers
1º All-Star
Bam Adebayo
Forward
Miami Heat
2º All-Star
Pascal Siakam*
Forward
Toronto Raptors
2º All-Star
*Replacement for injury
western conference
Reservations
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Guardia
Oklahoma City Thunder
1º All-Star
Damian Lillard
Guardia
Portland Trail Blazers
7º All-Star
Paul George
Guardia
Los Angeles Clippers
8º All-Star
Lauri Markkanen
Forward
Utah Jazz
1º All-Star
Years Jackson Jr.
Forward
Memphis Grizzlies
1º All-Star
Domantas Sabonis
Forward
Sacramento Kings
3º All-Star
Anthony Edwards
Guardia
The Minnesota Timberwolves
1º All-Star
*Replacement for injury
De’Aaron Fox
Guardia
Sacramento Kings
1º All-Star
*Replacement for injury
Novelty
Giannis Antetokounmpo and LeBron James will select their players in a Draft just before the game, regardless of which Conference they are chosen from. This choice was made two weeks before.
22 eteams have at least to a player chosen for the NBA All-Star, season record
contest participants
Skills
Antetokounmpo
Alex Antetokounmpo, Wisconsin Herd
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks
Thanasis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks
Utah Jazz
Jordan Clarkson, Utah Jazz
Walker Kessler, Utah Jazz
Collin Sexton, Utah Jazz
newbies
Paolo Banchero, Orlando Magic
Jaden Ivey, Detroit Pistons
Jabari Smith Jr., Houston Rockets
dunks
Jueces: Jamal Crawford, Lisa Leslie, Karl Malone, Harold Miner and Dominique Wilkins.
Participants
Kenyon Martin Jr., Houston Rockets
Trey Murphy III, New Orleans Pelicans
Mac McClung, Philadelphia 76ers
Jericho Sims, New York Knicks
Triples
Tyrese Haliburton, Indiana Pacers
Tyler Herro, Miami Heat
Buddy Hield, Indiana Pacers
Kevin Huerter, Sacramento Kings
Damian Lillard, Portland Trail Blazers
Lauri Markkanen, Utah Jazz
Anfernee Simons, Portland Trail Blazers
Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics
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