A fan's guide to the 2016 NBA All-Star weekend
It's that time of year again...
The 2016 NBA All-Star weekend is set to begin on Friday night, as the league's best and most exciting players head to Toronto for three days of high-flying, awe-inspiring NBA action.
But before you embark on your All-Star journey, check out the information below...
NBA All-Star Celebrity Game
When: Friday, Feb. 12 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN
Team Canada roster: Milos Raonic (tennis player), Tracy McGrady (former NBA player), Rick Fox (former NBA player), Stephan James (actor), Win Butler (Arcade Fire), Drew and Jonathan Scott ("Property Brothers" TV show), Kris Wu (singer and actor), Tammy Sutton-Brown (former WNBA player)
Team USA roster: Jason Sudeikis (actor), Anthony Anderson (actor), Chauncey Billups (former NBA player), Muggsy Bogues (former NBA player), Marc Lasry (Milwaukee Bucks co-owner), Elena Delle Donne (WNBA MVP), Joel David Moore (actor), Nick Cannon (actor)
BBVA Compass Rising Stars Challenge
When: Friday, Feb. 12 at 9 p.m. ET on TNT
Last year's winner: World Team, 121-112 (Andrew Wiggins MVP)
Team USA roster: Jordan Clarkson, Rodney Hood, Zach LaVine, Elfrid Payton, D'Angelo Russell, Marcus Smart, Jabari Parker, Nerlens Noel, Karl-Anthony Towns, Jahlil Okafor
World Team roster: Raul Neto, Andrew Wiggins, Emmanuel Mudiay, Mario Hezonja, Bojan Bogdanovic, Trey Lyles, Dwight Powell, Kristaps Porzingis, Nikola Jokic, Clint Capela
Taco Bell Skills Challenge
When: Saturday, Feb. 13 at 8 p.m. ET on TNT
Last year's winner: Patrick Beverley
Participants
- Patrick Beverley, point guard, Houston Rockets
- DeMarcus Cousins, center, Sacramento Kings
- Draymond Green, forward, Golden State Warriors
- Anthony Davis, power forward, New Orleans Pelicans
- C.J. McCollum, shooting guard, Portland Trail Blazers
- Karl-Anthony Towns, center, Minnesota Timberwolves
- Isaiah Thomas, point guard, Boston Celtics
- Jordan Clarkson, point guard, Los Angeles Lakers
Foot Locker Three-Point Contest
When: Saturday, Feb. 13 after 8 p.m. ET on TNT
Last year's winner: Stephen Curry
Participants
- Stephen Curry (three-pointers made: 240, three-point percentage: 45.3%)
- James Harden (made: 152, percentage: 35.4%)
- Klay Thompson (made: 156, percentage: 42.2%)
- Khris Middleton (made: 103, percentage: 40.6%)
- Kyle Lowry (made: 144, percentage: 39.7%)
- J.J. Redick (made: 128, percentage: 47.8%)
- Chris Bosh (made: 81, percentage: 36.5%)
- Devin Booker (made: 55, percentage: 40.7%)
Verizon Slam Dunk Contest
When: Saturday, Feb. 13 after 8 p.m. ET on TNT
Last year's winner: Zach LaVine
Participants
- Zach LaVine (pre-draft max vertical: 41.5)
- Will Barton (vertical: 34.0)
- Aaron Gordon (vertical: 39.0)
- Andre Drummond (vertical: 33.5)
65th annual NBA All-Star Game
When: Sunday, Feb. 14 at 8:30 p.m. ET on TNT
Last year's winner: Western Conference, 163-158 (Russell Westbrook MVP)
Eastern Conference starters: Kyle Lowry (second selection), Dwyane Wade (12th), LeBron James (12th), Paul George (third), Carmelo Anthony (ninth)
Eastern Conference reserves: Isaiah Thomas (first), John Wall (third), DeMar DeRozan (second), Paul Millsap (third), Chris Bosh (11th), Andre Drummond (1st), Pau Gasol (sixth)
Western Conference starters: Stephen Curry (third), Russell Westbrook (eighth), Kobe Bryant (18th), Kawhi Leonard (first), Kevin Durant (seventh)
Western Conference reserves: Chris Paul (ninth), Draymond Green (first), James Harden (fourth), Klay Thompson (second), LaMarcus Aldridge (fifth), Anthony Davis (third), DeMarcus Cousins (second)
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