Post by SurferGirl on Feb 11, 2016 18:49:57 GMT -8
Welcome to your one-stop resource for 2016 NBA All-Star Weekend. Events which follow below are broken down into chronological order of which they will take place. Note that the Skills Challenge, Three-Point Contest and Slam Dunk contest take place Saturday evening successively. All times are pacific.
Feel free to jump in join us for events of interest.
All-Star Celebrity Game
Friday, Feb. 12 at 4 p.m., ESPN
Four-time game MVP and comedian Kevin Hart, as well as rapper Drake will serve as coaches in the game, which will be comprise Team USA and Team Canada squads.
Team USA (Black)
01 - Tracy McGrady, former NBA player
03 - Johnathan Scott, TV host
07 - Eugenie Bouchard, WNBA player
09 - Drew Scott, TV Host
10 - Kris Wu, actor/singer
17 - Rick Fox - ormer NBA player
25 - Tom Cavanagh, actor
27 - Milos Raonic, professional tennis player
34 - Win Butler, musician (Arcade Fire)
55 - Tammy Sutton Brown, former WNBA player
733 - Stehpan James, actor
Drake - Coach
DeMar DeRozan - Assistant Coach
Steve Nash - Assistant Coach
Jose Bautista - Assistant Coach
Team Canada (Gold)
01 - Chauncey Billups, former NBA player
02 - Nick Cannon, TV host
04 - Terrence Jenkins, TV host
05 - Marc Lasry, Milwaukee Bucks owner
11 - Ella Delle Donne, WNBA player
22 - Joel David Moore, TV host
24 - O'Shea Jackson Jr., musician
30 - Jason Sudeikis, actor
5'3 - Muggsy Bogues, former NBA player
Kevin Hart - Coach
Isaiah Thomas - Assistant Coach
Becky Hammon - Assistant Coach
Andre Drummond - Assistant Coach
Rising Stars Challenge
Friday, Feb. 12 at 6 p.m., TNT
The up-and-comers of the NBA are pitted against one another in a USA vs. World battle. Timberwolves forward Andrew Wiggins returns after leading Team World to a 121-112 win in last years game, earning MVP honors in the process.
USA Team
G - Devin Booker, Suns*
G - Jordan Clarkson, Lakers
G - Rodney Hood, Jazz
G - Zach LaVine, Timberwolves
C - Jahlil Okafor, 76ers
F - Jabari Parker, Bucks
G - Elfrid Payton, Magic
G - D'Angelo Russell, Lakers
G - Marcus Smart, Celtics
C - Karl-Anthony Towns, Timberwolves
World Team
F - Bojan Bogdonovic, Nets
C - Clint Capela, Rockets
F - Mario Hezonja, Magic
C - Nikola Jokic, Nuggets
F - Trey Lyles, Jazz **
G - Emmanuel Mudiay, Nuggets
G - Raul Neto, Jazz
C - Kristaps Porzingis, Knicks
C - Dwight Powerll, Mavericks
F - Andrew Wiggins, Timberwolves
* Replacing Nerlens Noel (injured)
** Replacing Nikola Mirotic (injured)
NBA D-League All-Star Game
Saturday, Feb. 13 at 11 a.m., NBAtv
Twenty-four top D-Leaguers will showcase their skills at the 10th annual inauguration of the game. Six players will kick off the event in the Three-Point Contest at 10:30 a.m. During halftime of the All-Star Game, six players will vie for the D-League Slam Dunk crown. Sioux Falls Skyforce head coach Dan Craig and his staff will coach the Eastern Conference team, and Austin Spurs head coach Ken McDonald and his staff will coach the Western Conference team. Each coach has led their respective teams to the best records in their conference through games played on Jan. 24.
Blazers guard CJ McCollum will compete in the Skills Challenge and Three-Point Contest.
Skills Challenge
Saturday, Feb. 13 at 5 p.m., TNT (first event)
CJ McCollum has an opportunity to bring the title of this event to Portland for the third time in four years. His teammate, Damian Lillard, won it solo in 2013 and as part of a tandem with the Jazz's Trey Burke in 2014. Eight players of every position will battle for the trophy in the round-robin tournament. The Rockets' Patrick Beverley won it last year, but will sit out due to injury.
Participants
DeMarcus Cousins, Kings
Draymond Green, Warriors
Anthony Davis, Pelicans
CJ McCollum, Trail Blazers
Emmanual Mudiay, Nuggets*
Karl-Anthony Towns, Timberwolves
Isaiah Thomas, Celtics
Jordan Clarkson, Lakers
* Replaces Patrick Beverley (injured)
Three-Point Contest
Saturday, Feb. 13 at 5 p.m., TNT (second event)
Reigning NBA MVP Steph Curry will attempt to defend his title against a talented group of sharpshooters, including McCollum, a late injury replacement addition. He and six others will attempt to dethrone Curry. Four shooters will advance to a final round, where they will attempt to outshoot the others to win the trophy. NBA legends Larry Bird and Craig Hodges are the only players to win this event three times, each three-peating along the way. Four others have won it in back-to-back years.
Participants
Devin Booker, Suns
Steph Curry, Warriors
James Harden, Rockets
Kyle Lowry, Raptors
CJ McCollum, Trail Blazers*
Khris Middleton, Bucks
JJ Redick, Clippers
Klay Thompson, Warriors
Khris Middleton, Bucks
JJ Redick, Clippers
Klay Thompson, Warriors
* Replaces Chris Bosh (injured)
Slam Dunk Contest
Saturday, Feb. 13 at 5 p.m., TNT (third event)
Former Trail Blazer and current Nugget Will Barton is among a trio of players looking to dethrone returning champion Zach LaVine of the Timberwolves. LaVine earned two perfect scores en route to the championship. Former Knick Nate Robinson is the only player to win this event three times (2006, 2009 and 2010). Michael Jordan and Jason Richardson have each won the event twice.
Participants
Will Barton, Nuggets
Andre Drummond, Pistons
Aaron Gordon, Magic
Zach LaVine, Timberwolves
NBA All-Star Game
Sunday, Feb. 14 at 5:30 p.m., TNT
Starters voted in a fan popularity contest, and reserves voted by coaches in their conferences will display their talents in the 65th annual event. Expect Raptors backcourt duo of Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozen to be featured heavily,as the game is being held in Toronto. Gregg Popovich of the Spurs will coach the Western Conference team and Tyronn Lue of the Cavaliers will coach the Eastern Conference team. The West won last year's game, 163-158 as Russell Westbrook of the Thunder was named MVP.
WESTERN CONFERENCE
Starters
F - Kobe Bryant, Lakers
G - Stephen Curry. Warriors
F - Kevin Durant, Thunder
F - Kawhi Leonard, Spurs
G - Russell Westbrook, Thunder
Reserves
F - LaMarcus Aldridge, Spurs
C - DeMarcus Cousins, Kings
F - Anthony Davis, Pelicans
F - Draymond Green, Warriors
G - James Harden, Rockets
G - Chris Paul, Clippers
G - Klay Thompson, Warriors
EASTERN CONFERENCE
Starters
F - Carmelo Anthony, Knicks
F - Paul George, Pacers
F - LeBron James, Cavaliers
G - Kyle Lowry, Raptors
G - Dwayne Wade, Heat
Reserves
G - DeMar DeRozan, Raptors
F - Andre Drummond, Pistons
C - Pau Gasol, Bulls*
C - Al Horford, Hawks**
F - Paul Millsap, Hawks
G - Isaiah Thomas, Celtics
G - John Wall, Wizards
* Replaces Jimmy Butler, Bulls (injured)
** Replaces Chris Bosh, Heat (injured)
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Slam Dunk Contest
Saturday, Feb. 13 at 5 p.m., TNT (third event)
Former Trail Blazer and current Nugget Will Barton is among a trio of players looking to dethrone returning champion Zach LaVine of the Timberwolves. LaVine earned two perfect scores en route to the championship. Former Knick Nate Robinson is the only player to win this event three times (2006, 2009 and 2010). Michael Jordan and Jason Richardson have each won the event twice.
Participants
Will Barton, Nuggets
Andre Drummond, Pistons
Aaron Gordon, Magic
Zach LaVine, Timberwolves
NBA All-Star Game
Sunday, Feb. 14 at 5:30 p.m., TNT
Starters voted in a fan popularity contest, and reserves voted by coaches in their conferences will display their talents in the 65th annual event. Expect Raptors backcourt duo of Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozen to be featured heavily,as the game is being held in Toronto. Gregg Popovich of the Spurs will coach the Western Conference team and Tyronn Lue of the Cavaliers will coach the Eastern Conference team. The West won last year's game, 163-158 as Russell Westbrook of the Thunder was named MVP.
WESTERN CONFERENCE
Starters
F - Kobe Bryant, Lakers
G - Stephen Curry. Warriors
F - Kevin Durant, Thunder
F - Kawhi Leonard, Spurs
G - Russell Westbrook, Thunder
Reserves
F - LaMarcus Aldridge, Spurs
C - DeMarcus Cousins, Kings
F - Anthony Davis, Pelicans
F - Draymond Green, Warriors
G - James Harden, Rockets
G - Chris Paul, Clippers
G - Klay Thompson, Warriors
EASTERN CONFERENCE
Starters
F - Carmelo Anthony, Knicks
F - Paul George, Pacers
F - LeBron James, Cavaliers
G - Kyle Lowry, Raptors
G - Dwayne Wade, Heat
Reserves
G - DeMar DeRozan, Raptors
F - Andre Drummond, Pistons
C - Pau Gasol, Bulls*
C - Al Horford, Hawks**
F - Paul Millsap, Hawks
G - Isaiah Thomas, Celtics
G - John Wall, Wizards
* Replaces Jimmy Butler, Bulls (injured)
** Replaces Chris Bosh, Heat (injured)
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