The NBA announced the participants for the All-Star Saturday Night competitions, as well as a new team format for the Skills Challenge.
Here's who will be putting their reputation on the line Feb. 19 in Cleveland.
Slam Dunk contest
Among this year's high-flyers, only second-year forward Obi Toppin has previously participated in the dunk contest.
| Player | Team |
|---|---|
| Cole Anthony | Orlando Magic |
| Jalen Green | Houston Rockets |
| Obi Toppin | New York Knicks |
| Juan Toscano-Anderson | Golden State Warriors |
Three-Point Contest
None of this year's entrants in the Three-Point Contest have previously won the event.
| Player | Team |
|---|---|
| Desmond Bane | Memphis Grizzlies |
| Luke Kennard | Los Angeles Clippers |
| Zach LaVine | Chicago Bulls |
| CJ McCollum | New Orleans Pelicans* |
| Patty Mills | Brooklyn Nets |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | Minnesota Timberwolves |
| Fred VanVleet | Toronto Raptors |
| Trae Young | Atlanta Hawks |
* Trade from Portland Trail Blazers pending
Skills Challenge
This year will introduce a new Skills Competition format, with three teams of three players vying for the crown.
The Antetokounmpos
| Player | Team |
|---|---|
| Alex Antetokounmpo | Raptors 905 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | Milwaukee Bucks |
| Thanasis Antetokounmpo | Milwaukee Bucks |
The Cavs
| Player | Team |
|---|---|
| Jarrett Allen | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| Darius Garland | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| Evan Mobley | Cleveland Cavaliers |
The Rooks
| Player | Team |
|---|---|
| Scottie Barnes | Toronto Raptors |
| Cade Cunningham | Detroit Pistons |
| Josh Giddey | Oklahoma City Thunder |
The teams will face off in several events that challenge their collective shooting, passing, and dribbling skills. The two trios with the best scores after three rounds will face off in a half-court shot challenge, with the fastest team to sink a bucket winning the Skills Challenge.
