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NBA All-Star 2024
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The NBA All-Star event is an annual showcase organized by the National Basketball Association (NBA), typically held in February. It features various competitions and exhibitions, including the All-Star Game, where the league's top players are divided into two teams and compete against each other. Other popular events include the Slam Dunk Contest, Three-Point Contest, Skills Challenge, and the Rising Stars Challenge, showcasing emerging talents.
This NBA All-Star Game will be its 73rd edition and it will be an exhibition game played on February 16th - 18th, 2024. This event will be hosted by the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse as it will be the second time that Indianapolis will host the All-Star Game; the last time was in 1985 at the Hoosier Dome. This year's All-Star will feature the return of both the classic matchup between the Eastern Conference and the Western Conference one led by LeBron James and the other by Giannis Antetokounmpo welcoming the traditional scoring system. Adding to the excitement, Golden State Warriors point guard and two-time MVP, Steph Curry, will Challenge New York Liberty's Sabrina Ionescu in a unique one-on-one three-point showdown during the break between the traditional three-point competition and the dunk contest. However, fans can anticipate the return of G League guard Mac McClung to the Slam Dunk Contest. following his thrilling displays last season.
LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo captains of the East and West game squad
This is the line up for starters in this year's matchup between the Eastern and Western conference:
Eastern Conference starters
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks (Leader)
Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers
Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics
Tyrese Haliburton, Indiana Pacers
Damian Lillard, Milwaukee Bucks
Western Conference starters
LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers (Leader)
Kevin Durant, Phoenix Suns
Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets
Luka Doncic, Dallas Mavericks
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder
THEY WILL BE JOINED BY OTHERS FROM THE WESTERN AND EASTERN CONFERENCE RESPECTIVELY.
The Stephen vs Sabrina Three-Point Rivalry
Following the conclusion of the 3-Point Contest, Warriors' guard Stephen Curry and Liberty's guard Sabrina Ionescu will engage in a one-on-one matchup in the inaugural NBA vs. WNBA 3-Point Challenge.
The idea hatched soon after Ionescu won the 2023 WNBA All-Star 3-point shootout, scoring 37 points on 25-of-27 shooting — the most in WNBA or NBA history, surpassing Curry’s contest record of 31. The two already had a friendship, and now, a contest!!!
It’s something Ionescu called “a pinch-me moment” and Curry described as “uncharted territory.”
Stephen Curry said “This is what sports is about, competing … you look for opportunities to raise the bar,”
This contest will adhere to the standard 3-Point Contest rules, except for one difference: Curry will shoot from the NBA 3-point line using NBA basketballs, while Ionescu will shoot from the WNBA 3-point line using WNBA basketballs.
WHAT AN INCREDIBLE MATCH UP IN BASKETBALL.
