NBA All Star Weekend: Our Predictions
As we head into All Star Weekend here in the NBA, one of the most anticipated weekends in all of U.S. sports, there is a lot to take into consideration before all of the fun begins. For the second year in a row, Giannis Antentokounmpo and Lebron James were elected as team captains for the All Star Game, and were allowed to pick their teams from the other players selected for the game. Dunk contest veterans Aaron Gordon and Dwight Howard, along with high flyers Derrick Jones Jr. and Pat Connaughton. The skills competition will allow certain players to participate in an obstacle course that is constantly changing so it’ll be a surprise to us all and should make for a thrilling contest this year. As for the Three Point Shootout, there are plenty of sharp-shooting talents present, like first-time all stars Devin Booker and Trae Young. The Skills Challenge will feature many of the young and rising stars in the league, such as Jayson Tatum and Spencer Dinwiddie. We’re going to be breaking ...