This past weekend was one of the most exciting weekends of the year for NBA fans; All-Star weekend! If you’ve never watched, it’s basically a three-night event containing a rookie’s game, a skills challenge, a 3 point contest, a dunk contest and finally, the All-Star game–featuring the best/most popular players in the NBA.
Held in Charlotte this year, the 2019 All-Star Weekend was pretty dope, what with all the new rookies and the team LeBron vs. team Giannis showdown. In case you didn’t catch it, don’t worry, I’ll highlight what I think were the best parts of it. I’ll include every event for full coverage.
Rising-Stars Challenge (Rookie Game)
I’m not going to lie, the rising stars game was nothing too special, but they’re rookies after all, so it’s okay. Sticking with the team World against team USA style, team USA brought home the win with Kyle Kuzma as MVP. A simple highlights video can sum it all up.
However, like all games, it’s the players that make it all the better and I’d like to give the spotlight to Luka Doncic (like he doesn’t have enough of it) because him Mic’d Up is absolutely hilarious.
I mean, Luka’s already on his way to becoming an NBA favourite, this video is just here to remind you why.
Skills Challenge
This year’s skills challenge featured a somewhat unlikely winner. Although most were betting on Luka Doncic or Trae Young, it was Jayson Tatum who came out on top with a half-court shot! Mind you, HE’S ONLY 20!!!!!!
3-Point Contest
Because it was located in Charlotte, NC.,
Dunk Contest
I’m afraid after the 2016 dunk contest with Gordon and LaVine, the bar has been set high for this event. Though not nearly as spectacular, it still was not too bad with Hamidou Diallo taking home the W. In my opinion, the best two dunks were Diallo’s over Shaq and Dennis Smith Jr.’s over J. Cole. (Times below*)
All-Star Game
The 2019 NBA All-Star game was lead by its two captains: LeBron James of team LeBron and Giannis Antetokounmpo of team Giannis. It was actually a good game with Dwyane Wade and Dirk Nowitzki as special roster additions as it’s their last dance ;(
Team LeBron won in the end after coming back from a 20 point deficit, which was a big oof for those rooting for team Giannis (aka me), but here are some of my favourite moments of that night.
Dirk Nowitzki showing he’s still got it.
D-Wade and LeBron #OneLastLob :,(
Giannis. Period.
This :,,,(
And, to end on a happier note, whatever this is.
