Category: All-Star Contests

All-Star: Which teams have won the most contests?

There’s little parity in the NBA even when it comes to All-Star contest wins, as the major-market teams tend to do the best in these sorts of popularity contests. As such, the Miami Heat with such a short history have already won 10 All-Star …

There’s little parity in the NBA even when it comes to All-Star contest wins, as the major-market teams tend to do the best in these sorts of popularity contests.

As such, the Miami Heat with such a short history have already won 10 All-Star contests. Meanwhile, the Charlotte Hornets, Detroit Pistons, and Memphis Grizzlies have never won anything.

That has a lot to do with more popular teams getting so many participants into All-Star weekend every year.

Below, check out which teams have won the most All-Star contests.

Aaron Gordon, NBA Twitter react to Slam Dunk Contest: ‘I probably could’ve got second’

Mac McClung secured his second consecutive NBA Dunk Contest title on Saturday night, but fans were disappointed with the event, missing the excitement of past contests such as the 2016 showdown between Aaron Gordon and Zach LaVine. Despite this, …

Mac McClung secured his second consecutive NBA Dunk Contest title on Saturday night, but fans were disappointed with the event, missing the excitement of past contests such as the 2016 showdown between Aaron Gordon and Zach LaVine. Despite this, fans did appreciate the LED court.

Here’s how NBA Twitter and players like Gordon and Joel Embiid reacted to the Dunk Contest:

Joel Embiid, NBA Twitter react to Kenny Smith’s comments on Sabrina Ionescu: ‘He been drinking’

The one-on-one three-point contest between Stephen Curry and Sabrina Ionescu was a highlight of the All-Star Saturday in Indianapolis. NBA fans were upset by TNT’s Kenny Smith’s remarks. He argued with Reggie Miller, saying Ionescu didn’t shoot from …

The one-on-one three-point contest between Stephen Curry and Sabrina Ionescu was a highlight of the All-Star Saturday in Indianapolis. NBA fans were upset by TNT’s Kenny Smith‘s remarks. He argued with Reggie Miller, saying Ionescu didn’t shoot from the WNBA line and that it wasn’t fair she used a smaller ball.

Here’s how NBA Twitter and even Joel Embiid reacted to Smith’s comments.

Michael Jordan remains the worst player ever at the three-point contest

Even the GOAT had weaknesses.

Michael Jordan only took part in one three-point contest in his career (thankfully), and to this day, he remains the worst performer in the competition’s history.

At 16.67 percent, Jordan’s 5-for-30 showing in the 1990 three-point contest gives him the worst percentage of points ever in that competition.

Jordan is far from the only superstar to perform poorly in the three-point contest, however.

Clyde Drexler, for example, is tied for the fifth-worst player in three-point contest history (26.67 percent), Paul George is tied for the eigth-worst (26.69 percent) and Allen Iverson is the 16th-worst (33.33 percent).

Below, check out the ranking of worst players in three-point contest history based on the share of points relative to max possible amount.

Jalen Williams: “We want to shock people. A lot of people had us written off this year and tanking”

Thunder rookie Jalen Williams explains how OKC’s defied tanking expectations, Sam Presti’s vision, and more with HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto.

When the Thunder lost prized No. 2 overall pick Chet Holmgren for the season, many expected Oklahoma City to finish at the bottom of the standings and enter the Victor Wembanyama sweepstakes.

Thunder players never got that memo and have been one of the pleasant surprises in the league. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has become one of the top guards in the NBA, Josh Giddey has taken a step forward in his second season shooting the ball, and rookie Jalen Williams has made an immediate impact to help the team defy expectations.

Williams was named Rookie of the Month for games played in October and November. He leads rookies in steals (1.2) and ranks fourth in points (12.2) and assists (2.9) heading into All-Star weekend, where he was selected for the Rising Stars Game.

Before heading to Utah for the Rising Stars Game, Williams spoke with HoopsHype about his rapid rise from a relatively unknown prospect to a lottery pick, including a hilarious Mark Daigneault pre-draft workout story. Plus, how the Thunder have defied tanking expectations, Sam Presti’s long-term vision for the team, and more.

LOOK: The best dunk contest ever in pictures

Some may say MJ vs. Dominque or the 1999 Vince Carter dunking extravaganza were better, but to us the 2016 Zach LaVine vs. Aaron Gordon duel qualifies easily as the best dunk contest in NBA All-Star Weekend history.

LaVine, the winner, was amazing. Gordon, the runner-up, was just out of this world with a bunch of never-seen slams and perfect scores on a night that ended in disappointment for him.

You can reminisce about that day by taking a look at the pictures below.

NBA Notebook: Kyle Kuzma, John Collins, Jae Crowder, Yuta Watanabe, Dwight Howard

Reporting on trade talks surrounding Kyle Kuzma, John Collins, Jae Crowder, Yuta Watanabe’s 3-Point Contest chances, Dwight Howard and more.

As the calendar turns toward 2023, executives around the league are monitoring the availability of three forwards: Kyle Kuzma, John Collins, and Jae Crowder.

With that in mind, this week’s NBA notebook includes the latest intel on the three-team trade talks between the Hawks, Jazz and Suns, Kuzma, Yuta Watanabe, and G League Ignite draft prospect Leonard Miller from our own Michael Scotto. Plus, the latest trade rumors commentary on Kuzma and Collins, along with a potential Myles Turner extension breakdown, from our capologist Yossi Gozlan, a free agency stock watch from our Frank Urbina, and former NBA player making notable contributions in our international spotlight by Alberto De Roa.

Malik Beasley: ‘I’d love for them to pick that option up for me to continue my journey here in Utah’

Jazz guard Malik Beasley tells Michael Scotto he wants to win Sixth Man of the Year, be in the 3-Point Contest, and stay in Utah long-term.

When Malik Beasley arrived in Utah as part of the blockbuster Rudy Gobert trade with the Timberwolves, there was a palpable buzz around the league that he could potentially be rerouted to another team, with the Jazz expected to tank for a top draft pick. Neither scenario has come to fruition through nearly a quarter of the regular season and everything is working very well for both sides.

Beasley leads the NBA in three-pointers made off the bench (54) and percentage of points from three-pointers (69.5) while also ranking third in total threes made (60).

In a wide-ranging interview with HopsHype, Beasley explained how Utah has surpassed expectations, why he wants to remain with the Jazz going forward, and what it’s like behind the scenes with coach Will Hardy. Beasley believes he should be a contender for Sixth Man of the Year, the three-point contest at All-Star Weekend, and the Community Assist award. Check out our entire conversation below.

Onyeka Okongwu: ‘I should get a Rising Stars nod’

In his second season, Onyeka Okongwu has shown flashes of the potential Atlanta envisioned after selecting him sixth overall in the 2020 NBA Draft. Okongwu has been an efficient player for Atlanta, leading the team with a plus-3.2 rating when he’s …

In his second season, Onyeka Okongwu has shown flashes of the potential Atlanta envisioned after selecting him sixth overall in the 2020 NBA Draft.

Okongwu has been an efficient player for Atlanta, leading the team with a plus-3.2 rating when he’s on the court. Across the NBA, only Okongwu, Rudy Gobert and Robert Williams are the only three players currently averaging nine or more points, six or more rebounds, and shooting at least 70 percent from the field.

He leads all second-year players with an offensive rating of 135.8 and a net rating of 25.4, per Stats Pass. He also ranks second among second-year players in contested two-point shots (7.1) and screen assists (2.3).

Okongwu spoke with HoopsHype and discussed his return from injury to start the season, why he should be considered for the Rising Stars Challenge, the season for the Hawks, why he compares himself to Bam Adebayo and Draymond Green long-term, and more.

What is HoopsHype’s Global Rating?

Lately, you may have seen HoopsHype’s articles and social media posts where we reference Global Rating. Well, let’s explain what that is. Global Rating is a statistical tool created by HoopsHype’s Alberto de Roa that measures players’ and teams’ …

Lately, you may have seen HoopsHype’s articles and social media posts where we reference Global Rating.

Well, let’s explain what that is.

Global Rating is a statistical tool created by HoopsHype’s Alberto de Roa that measures players’ and teams’ performance taking into account not only individual stats but also team and competition strength. 

As opposed to some other advanced stats, the main idea is that individual stats can’t be measured in a vacuum. No matter the competition, having a 20-10-5 season for the championship team will always have more value than doing it for the worst team. And when comparing competitions, having a great season against the best squads in the world will always have more value than accomplishing that against minnows. The goal for Global Rating is to understand and measure this nuance.

The process has several automated steps. First one is to assign an individual number factoring simple stats from each player. Points, rebounds, assists, blocks, steals, turnovers, fouls and shooting efficiency are the basis for that stat.

The next step takes into account the performance of the team and the impact a player had in it. If a player is on the court for 35 minutes in a 20-point win, the impact has nothing to do with the one of a player who only logged five minutes.

The amount of games a player has missed in a certain season or competition is also factored in. That helps differentiate players that have been productive for their teams on a regular basis from others standing out due to small samples. That’s especially useful when discussing awards, where voters and fans prioritize players who have been on the court for most of the year.

While we’re going to use it mostly for NBA purposes, Global Rating can be used in any competition – from NCAA to National Team tournaments to overseas domestic leagues. This tool can help detect which potential prospects are starting to stand out outside the States, or find out how former NBAers are doing on their way back to the league. 

As with all other measuring tools, basic or advanced, the goal is not to provide an absolute answer on how good or bad a player is but to provide a quick and informed look at every analyzed competition