One of the most exciting sporting events we look forward to every year is just around the corner. The NBA All-Star Weekend will take place from February 14 – 16, 2014 in New Orleans. We can all enjoy the festivities on TSN2. And don’t forget, the NBA recently announced that Toronto will be hosting the 2016 All-Star Game!
Here are the various events…
Friday, February 14, 2014:
All-Star Celebrity Game:
Kevin Hart
Erin Heatherton
Nick Cannon
Mike Golic
Mike Greenberg
Jesse Williams
Columbus Short
Michael B. Jordan
Arne Duncan
Bruce Bowen
Terrence Jenkins
Kristen Ledlow
tan Verrett
Skylar Diggins
Elena Delle Donne
Rising Stars Challenge:
TEAM HILL
Damian Lillard (Portland, Soph.)
Bradley Beal (Washington, Soph.)
Andre Drummond (Detroit, Soph.)
Harrison Barnes (Golden State, Soph.)
Terrence Jones (Houston, Soph.)
Giannis Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee, Rookie)
Jonas Valanciunas (Toronto, Soph.)
Dion Waiters (Cleveland, Soph.)
Miles Plumlee** (Phoenix, Soph.)
** Plumlee replaces Atlanta’s Pero Antic, who is injured
TEAM WEBBER
Anthony Davis (New Orleans, Soph.)
Michael Carter-Williams (Philadelphia, Rookie)
Tim Hardaway Jr. (New York, Rookie)
Trey Burke (Utah, Rookie)
Jared Sullinger (Boston, Soph.)
Mason Plumlee (Brooklyn, Rookie)
Victor Oladipo (Orlando, Rookie)
Steven Adams (OKC, Rookie)
Kelly Olynyk (Boston, Rookie)
Saturday, February 15, 2014:
Sears Shooting Stars
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
> Team 1: Tim Hardaway Jr. (NYK); Tim Hardaway Sr. (Legend); Elena Delle Donne (Chicago Sky)
> Team 2: Chris Bosh (MIA); Dominique Wilkins (Legend); Swin Cash (Chicago Sky)
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
> Team 1: Stephen Curry (GS); Dell Curry (Legend); Becky Hammon (San Antonio Stars)
> Team 2: Kevin Durant (OKC); Karl Malone (Legend); Skylar Diggins (Tulsa Shock)
Taco Bell Skills Challenge
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
> Team 1: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee; DeMar DeRozan, Toronto
> Team 2: Michael Carter-Williams, Philadelphia; Victor Oladipo, Orlando
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
> Team 1: Trey Burke, Utah Damian Lillard, Portland
> Team 2: Goran Dragic, Phoenix; Reggie Jackson, Oklahoma City
Foot Locker Three-Point Contest
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
> Arron Afflalo, Orlando
> Bradley Beal, Washington
> Kyrie Irving, Cleveland
> Joe Johnson, Brooklyn
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
> Marco Belinelli, San Antonio
> Stephen Curry, Golden State
> Damian Lillard, Portland
> Kevin Love, Minnesota
Sprite Slam Dunk
EASTERN CONERENCE:
> Paul George, Indiana Pacers
> Terrence Ross, Toronto Raptors
> John Wall, Washington Wizards
WESTERN CONERENCE:
> Harrison Barnes, Golden State Warriors
> Damian Lillard, Portland Trail Blazers
> Ben McLemore, Sacramento Kings
Sunday, February 16, 2014
63rd NBA All-Star Game
EASTERN CONFERENCE ALL-STARS
Dwyane Wade
Kyrie Irving
LeBron James
Paul George
Carmelo Anthony
Joakim Noah
Roy Hibbert
Chris Bosh
Paul Millsap
John Wall
Joe Johnson
DeMar DeRozan
WESTERN CONFERENCE ALL-STARS
Kobe Bryant (Injured)
Kevin Durant
Blake Griffin
Kevin Love
Dwight Howard
LaMarcus Aldridge
Dirk Nowitzki
Chris Paul
James Harden
Tony Parker
Damian Lillard
Anthony Davis (Replacement)