NBA All-Star

SALT LAKE CITY -- There are more changes in store for the NBA All-Star team selection process. Unlike in years past when the All-Star team captains drafted ...

[Kevin Durant](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3202/kevin-durant) has been a captain twice and [Stephen Curry](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3975/stephen-curry) was a captain once, in 2018. In this format, the last player selected would still start in the game, thus avoiding the schoolyard stigma associated with being picked last. The order is, too.

This year's edition has gotten off to a sleepier start than usual, perhaps because of the cold weather and a wave of injuries that has dimmed the star ...

“Utah is not going to get in the way.” Antetokounmpo and his two brothers are scheduled to compete in the skills challenge against a team composed of Jazz players and a team of rookies led by No. Courtside tickets for Sunday’s game were listed for nearly $10,000 apiece on a secondary site, and Smith estimated that the festivities could have a $250 million impact locally. The Los Angeles Lakers star and Antetokounmpo will also serve as all-star captains and pick their teams in a televised pregame draft. Other broadcast innovations include being able to cycle through various languages, graphical interfaces and backgrounds, so fans in Utah could watch the Jazz play in front of mountains rather than the typical crowd shots. Ultimately, Commissioner Adam Silver, who had previously [moved the 2017 All-Star Weekend out of Charlotte](https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/sports/wp/2016/07/21/report-nba-will-move-2017-all-star-game-from-charlotte-to-new-orleans-over-hb2-law/?itid=lk_inline_manual_10) in response to a North Carolina bathroom bill, said that Salt Lake City would remain as host because the NBA didn’t “want to be in a position where we’re chased from state to state around the country.” At the annual Tech Summit, where Metta World Peace and Meta executives coexisted in proximity, Silver greeted a standing-room-only crowd of power brokers, including league officials, team executives and super agents. “I want to be one of the first guys to do this version of myself,” Doncic said. A comedown was inevitable after the NBA pulled no punches with its 75th anniversary celebration in Cleveland last year, and a wave of injuries has dimmed the star power. A few blocks south, teens took photos next to a life-size figurine of Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant that was fully encased in an ice block. Nevertheless, visitors can walk down John Stockton Drive next to Vivint Arena, where statues of the NBA’s all-time assist leader and Malone, his top target, stand sentry. As such, the weekend has felt like a grand introduction rather than simply a reunion of basketball royalty.

NBA All-Star Saturday is here with a former champion in the 3-point contest and four newcomers to the dunk contest.

[Buddy Hield](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/buddy-hield-AD3NeTjxgBd5qvz0/) (42.6%) and [Lauri Markkanen](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/lauri-markkanen-Ji3rG8vmasLxNWy8/) (41.3%). [Tyrese Haliburton](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/tyrese-haliburton-kd4uq1u3TjLLcGlB/) (39.9%) and [Kevin Huerter](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/kevin-huerter-pFBfxnui7ecjtoYI/) (39.2%) are north of 39%. [Jordan Clarkson](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/jordan-clarkson-lZN2TqEprnwssIGM/), [Collin Sexton](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/collin-sexton-jCFYX7EfPBqJnZIT/) and [Walker Kessler](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/walker-kessler-QJCTnsvWhhoDUYd0/). He is the first G-League player to participate in the dunk contest, although the [Philadelphia 76ers](https://theathletic.com/nba/team/sixers/) gave him a two-way contract on Valentine’s Day. [Jayson Tatum](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/jayson-tatum-3O7MInr4zV5KKhZ5/) (35.7%) and [Damian Lillard](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/damian-lillard-kE0E92pvJGKazRQb/) (37.2%) are the biggest names in the field. McClung has only played in two [NBA](https://theathletic.com/nba/) games in his career. He is also the most prolific scorer of the bunch at 12.9 points per game, for whatever that’s worth. The dunk contest features four newcomers this year, and the betting odds are a virtual toss-up. Randle is shooting 33.8% from 3-point range this season, which is the lowest mark of any of the eight competitors. The Antetokounmpos finished in third place last year while the host Cavs team won. One team is composed of players from the This year’s dunk contest and 3-point shootout are lacking a lot of big names, but all it takes is a special dunk or two to change that.

Get set for all the festivities in Salt Lake City with a day-by-day breakdown of every event and livestream. Download the NBA App for complete coverage.

- 7 p.m. ET: Commissioner Adam Silver news conference @ 7 p.m. - 1 p.m. ET: NBA All-Star Media Day Presented by AT&T @ 1 p.m. Team LeBron, playing for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah, and Team Giannis for Raise the Future look to give This year will mark the first time that the All-Star Draft will take place right before the game. The league’s highest flyers will come together to put on an aerial show. Grambling State University and Southern University men’s basketball programs will clash in this year’s NBA HBCU Classic. Following their televised practice on NBA TV at 2:30 p.m. The Jordan Rising Stars three-game mini-tournament gives a glimpse of the league’s youngest talent, with seven of the top 10 overall draft picks from the past two years taking the floor. We’re sure you’ve heard their music or seen their faces on the big screen, but here’s the chance to watch your favorite celebrities take the court. It all leads up to the 72nd annual All-Star Game on Sunday night, where Team Giannis will face Team LeBron.

The 2023 NBA Celebrity All-Star game takes place on Friday, Feb. 17 at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, UT. and will be broadcasted on ESPN.

She also owns one of the greatest shots in college basketball history. Tiafoe went to the University of Maryland. Metcalf has said that he’s the best basketball player on the team, and can also do this: Oh yeah, he’s also one of the NBA’s top 75 players of all time and is bound for the Hall of Fame. Sinqua Walls—Walls also has basketball experience, playing for the University of San Francisco. A majority of his content is with NBA basketball games. Everett Osborne—Osborne is an interesting addition to this game, because the NBA lists him as an actor. He’s also taking over as the host of Comedy Central’s The Daily Show, which was previously hosted by Trevor Noah. Albert Pujols—The recently retired MLB superstar played for multiple teams over his career, but is known for being a St. He’s been in the MLB celebrity game and loves the Cleveland Cavaliers. However, Osborne is a good basketball player compared to the average actor. He played in the game last year as well.

The Seattle Seahawks receiver excelled on the hardwood. He recorded 20 points, 10 rebounds and four blocks in Team Dwyane's win.

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The NBA All-Star weekend begins with the Rising Stars competition. First- and second-year NBA players and G League players will participate in a three-game ...