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
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