Turns out, Spencer Dinwiddie got his invite to the NBA Skills Challenge after all. The NBA announced on Thursday the Brooklyn Nets point guard will participate in this year’s event.
Dinwiddie had previously expressed he was not asked to take part in the event, which he has won before.
In addition to Dinwiddie, Joe Harris will represent the Nets at NBA All-Star Weekend. Brooklyn’s sharpshooter has the chance to defend his title as the NBA 3-Point Contest Champion. Harris had previously stated he would participate in the event, and the league made it official on Thursday.
Both events will take place on February 16, NBA All-Star Saturday, at 8 p.m. (Eastern Time).
The other participants in the Skills Challenge are Miami Heat forward Bam Adebayo, Los Angeles Clippers guard Patrick Beverley, Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton, Detroit Pistons guard Derrick Rose, Indiana Pacers forward Domantas Sabonis, Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam and Boston Celtics wing Jayson Tatum.
In addition to Harris, the 3-Point contest will include Washington Wizards forward Davis Bertans, Charlotte Hornets guard Devonte’ Graham, Sacramento Kings guard Buddy Hield, Chicago Bulls wing Zach LaVine, Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, Miami Heat wing Duncan Robinson and Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young.