For the first time since the NBA implemented a draft system for All-Star starters, one team’s captain won’t be playing, but will still draft players. That captain is the leading vote-getter in the East, Kevin Durant. Despite not being able to play in his 11th All-Star game, Kevin Durant will be live on TNT this Thursday with LeBron James, captain of the West, drafting his … [Read more...] about Durant will still participate in All-Star Weekend (Somewhat)
NBA ALL-STAR GAME
Knicks rookie Obi Toppin reportedly taking part in 2021 NBA Slam Dunk Contest
Rookie Obi Toppin is expected to participate in the 2021 NBA Slam Dunk Contest, per multiple reports. NBA insider Shams Charania of The Athletic tweeted the exciting news which could have Knicks fans excited to see if Toppin can bring home the trophy. Toppin, out of Dayton University, has appeared in 23 games so far this season. The Knicks selected him with the eighth … [Read more...] about Knicks rookie Obi Toppin reportedly taking part in 2021 NBA Slam Dunk Contest
Nets’ James Harden selected as NBA All-Star Reserve
The NBA announced today that Brooklyn Nets guard James Harden has been selected as a reserve for the 2021 NBA All-Star Game, which will take place on Sunday, March 7, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. All-Star reserves were voted on by NBA head coaches. Harden joins Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving as All-Star selections in 2021, representing the first time in the Nets’ NBA … [Read more...] about Nets’ James Harden selected as NBA All-Star Reserve
Knicks’ Julius Randle named NBA All-Star for first time in career
Julius Randle can cross this one off his checklist. He’s now an NBA All-Star. Randle has been named to the Eastern Conference All-Star team as a reserve. He will become the first Knicks player to participate in an All-Star Game since Carmelo Anthony in 2017. Randle’s second season with the Knicks so far has been an awakening. He’s posted career highs in points (23.2), … [Read more...] about Knicks’ Julius Randle named NBA All-Star for first time in career
My First All-Star Game
Do you remember the first all-star game you watched? I do. February 8th 1998 was the day I got to watch my favorite All-Star Game ever. Before that year, I probably watched All-Star games for a good 30-40 minutes and then changed the channel or went to go do something else. This year was particularly different. The excitement was different. The game was different. New York … [Read more...] about My First All-Star Game
