The 2022 NBA All-Star Weekend is in full force as the league’s biggest stars meet in Cleveland.
This year’s edition saw multiple events with new formats — starting with Rising Stars Challenge that took place on Friday night.
Saturday’s action is headlined by three events: the 3-point contest, slam dunk contest and skills challenge.
The Skills Challenge also has a new look. Under the new format, three teams of three players will participate in a four-round competition that tests shooting, passing and dribbling ability.
Cole Anthony, Jalen Green and Juan Toscano-Anderson make their event debuts. Obi Toppin returns for his second appearance after finishing as the runner-up last year.
Read More: NBA All-Star 2022: Grading the dunk, 3-point and skills contests
3-point contest
KAT earns the crown
KAT called himself “one of the best shooting big men of all-time” after winning the contest, and his new hardware certainly supports that claim.
THE BEST SHOOTING BIG MAN EVER!!!!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/I61WPMtimb
— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) February 20, 2022
The most points EVER in a final round.
That man is different.@KarlTowns
Three-Point Champ 🐺 pic.twitter.com/SZTsb0BR0O— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) February 20, 2022
29 for @KarlTowns!! pic.twitter.com/6rY4zU41nn
— Kentucky Men’s Basketball (@KentuckyMBB) February 20, 2022
Ice in his veins
Young’s last shot attempt lifted him into the final round — showing just why his nickname is “Ice Trae.”
ICE TRAE knocks down his final shot to advance to the #MtnDew3PT finals! #NBAAllStar
Trae, KAT and Kennard compete for the 🏆 on TNT pic.twitter.com/jfrooH7mNZ
— NBA (@NBA) February 20, 2022
Skills Challenge
This recently redesigned challenge saw three teams competing against each other. The team breakdown is as follows:
Antetokounmpos: Giannis, Thanasis and Alex
Cavs: Garland, Allen and Mobley
Rooks: Barnes, Cunningham and Giddey
Here’s how each squad fared:
Cavs
This trio started strong on their own…
Source : espn
