NBA All-Star 2019: Stephen Curry and brother Seth to compete in three-point contest

Stephen Curry will face off against his brother, Seth, in their hometown Charlotte, North Carolina to headline the 3-point contest.

Published : Feb 06, 2019 08:53 IST

Stephen Curry celebrates against the Washington Wizards
Stephen Curry celebrates against the Washington Wizards
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Stephen Curry celebrates against the Washington Wizards

The NBA released the field of participants on Tuesday for the 2019 All-Star weekend 3-point contest, dunk contest and skills challenge.

Stephen Curry will face off against his brother, Seth, in their hometown Charlotte, North Carolina to headline the 3-point contest. But they'll have to take down the defending champion, Devin Booker.

Dennis Smith Jr.'s explosive hops will be returning to the dunk contest as he hopes to claim the title this time. The field of newcomers should make for an exciting performance.

The skills challenge features De'Aaron Fox, Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic, Trae Young and a host of others.

The trio of events will begin Feb. 16 at 8 p.m. ET, in Charlotte, North Carolina's Spectrum Center.

Here's the complete list of participants for all three events:

3-point contest

Stephen Curry, Warriors
Seth Curry, Trail Blazers
Joe Harris, Nets
Dirk Nowitzki, Mavericks
Buddy Hield, Kings
Devin Booker, Suns
Kemba Walker, Hornets
Damian Lillard, Trail Blazers
Danny Green, Raptors
Khris Middleton, Bucks

Dunk contest

Miles Bridges, Hornets
John Collins, Hawks​
Hamidou Diallo, Thunder
Dennis Smith Jr., Knicks

Skills challenge

Mike Conley, Grizzlies
Luka Doncic, Mavericks
Nikola Jokic, Nuggets
Jayson Tatum, Celtics​
De'Aaron Fox, Kings
Kyle Kuzma, Lakers​
Trae Young, Hawks
Nikola Vucevic, Magic

 

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