Tag: 2024 NBA All-Star Weekend

Fans criticized refs for allowing 3-point contest participants to shoot with their feet on the line

If fans are betting on who wins, these rules need to get enforced.

For the second year in a row, Damian Lillard won the NBA’s 3-point contest. But it didn’t come without its moments of controversy.

Even after the competition was over and Lillard was crowned champion, the Bucks star point guard acknowledged that the refs were not exactly showing a lot of due diligence during the competition.

He said that while he saw referees on the court, he noticed that they weren’t enforcing the rules of the contest.

While the participants may have found themselves a bit distracted by the fancy LED court at Lucas Oil Stadium, the refs had more responsibility to not count the shots that were taken while players had their feet on the line.

Especially if fans are betting on who wins this competition, long 2-pointers shouldn’t count and these rules need to be enforced.

Victor Wembanyama looked so sad after losing in the Skills Challenge and it turned into a meme

Wemby looked absolutely CRUSHED.

Victor Wembanyama participated in the NBA’s All-Star Weekend for the first time but unfortunately, it didn’t have the best start.

Wembanyama, whose team did not fare well in the Rising Stars games on Friday night, also participated in the Skills Challenge on Saturday Night. While competing alongside other former No. 1 picks Anthony Edwards and Paolo Banchero, the rookie impressed when he was on the court.

But his group, partially because Edwards was shooting left-handed, did not live up to his standards. They lost to the representatives from the hometown Pacers in this three-on-three challenge.

After it was over, the French big man looked crushed:

When asked about why he looked so sad, Wembanyama said that his teammates just wanted to have fun.

But he clarified that in his experience, he has fun when he is winning.

His sadness quickly turned into a meme among basketball fans:

Fans love the cool LED court the NBA is using for All-Star Weekend in Indiana

This court definitely looks AWESOME.

The NBA showcased new technology with an LED court for All-Star Weekend in Indiana and it was hard to not notice this innovation.

While it was unclear beforehand how fans would react to the new look for the festivities, it didn’t take long for fans to immediately fall in love with what they saw at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Even though we won’t get to see the All-Star Game played on these fancy courts this year, fans seemed impressed with what the LED courts could do to entertain them during the festivities.

RELATED: The NBA unveiled a jaw-dropping LED court for All-Star Weekend and the future is here

NBA Skills Challenge 2024: The teams, players, format and rules

Here’s who’s competing in the annual skills competition.

It’s time to watch some of the biggest names in the NBA show off their passing, dribbling and shooting in Indianapolis.

That’s right, it’s the 2024 Skills Competition, which features three teams of three players competing for the title. They’ll have three rounds filled with obstacles to dribble around, targets to pass through and spots on the floor to shoot on. It’s the first of the events on a packed NBA All-Star Saturday schedule.

It should be a good time! If you’re looking for the participants, rules, format and tiebreaker? You’ve come to the right place. Here’s a breakdown of all of that below:

NBA Slam Dunk Contest 2024 lineup: The players, judges, format, rules and tiebreakers

A look at everything you need to know about the 2024 NBA Slam Dunk Contest.

Although the NBA Slam Dunk Contest isn’t what it used to be, it’s still fun to tune in and watch the players come up with creative ways to emphatically throw it down in front of judges, their fellow NBA stars and the crowd.

This year? We’ve got four participants that include last year’s winner — a reminder that it was a G League player! — and one of the bigger stars in the league, along with a pair of rookies.

Here’s a look at the entire list of participants, the judges, and the format and rules so you know how it’s all going to go down:

NBA 3-Point Contest 2024 lineup: Players, format, rules and tiebreakers

The eight players who will vie for the 3-Point Contest crown on Saturday night, plus the rules and format.

NBA All-Star Weekend is coming up in Indianapolis, and that means the return of one of everyone’s favorite festivities: the annual 3-Point Contest.

The 2024 edition is set for Saturday night with the broadcast beginning at 8 p.m. The 3-Point Contest will be the second event of the night following the Skills Challenge. As with all the events, it will be held inside Lucas Oil Stadium in downtown Indianapolis.

A total of eight NBA players have been selected to participate in this year’s 3-Point Challenge, and the field includes the defending champion, Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard.

Here’s the full field of competitors that will challenge Lillard for the three-point crown on Saturday night, plus the rules and format:

NBA All-Star Saturday announcers on TNT and truTV: Who’s calling the 2024 Slam Dunk, 3-Point Contest and more?

Here’s who’s calling the 2024 NBA All-Star Saturday on TNT and truTV.

That’s right, it’s time to watch some of the biggest names in the NBA — from dunkers to shooters to those who will show off their all-around skills — compete for some hardware. It’s NBA All-Star Saturday, coming to you live from Indianapolis.

TNT and truTV will be carrying the action that starts at 8 p.m. ET. And if you’re here, you may be wondering: Who are the voices you’re hearing calling all the events from the Skills Challenge to the 3-Point Contest to the Slam Dunk, as well as Steph Curry facing Sabrina Ionescu?

Fear not! We have the answers for you: On TNT, Kevin Harlan Reggie Miller, Kenny Smith and Allie LaForce will be on the mics. On truTV, it’ll be Adam Lefkoe, Carmelo Anthony, Vince Carter, Jayson Tatum and Chris Haynes 

There you have it. Enjoy the night!

Q&A: Tyrese Haliburton on entering All-Star Weekend in an Indy car, the 3-point contest and more

“All of these people are here for All-Star Weekend, and I’m the Hoosier representative,” Tyrese Haliburton told For The Win.

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton is one of the busiest individuals at the NBA’s 2024 All-Star Weekend.

Haliburton, who led Eastern Conference guards in All-Star votes from fans as well as media and players, earned an appearance as the starting point guard in the East for the All-Star Game.

The 23-year-old represents the Pacers, the hosts of NBA All-Star Weekend for the first time since 1985. He is just the fourth player in franchise history to ever make an appearance in the starting lineup of the All-Star Game. For the second year in a row, Haliburton will also participate in the Starry 3-point Contest.

Haliburton took some time to catch up with For The Win to discuss showing up to All-Star Weekend in an Indy car, the love he received from Larry Bird and Reggie Miller and more.

This interview has been condensed and edited for clarity.

NBA Rising Stars announcers: Who’s calling the 2024 edition on TNT?

Here’s who’s calling the 2024 NBA All-Star Rising Stars on TNT.

That’s right, it’s time to watch some of the biggest young names in the NBA — from Victor Wembanyama to Paolo Banchero to a bunch of G League talent — coached by some legendary hoops names. It’s the 2024 NBA Rising Stars tournament, coming to you live from Indianapolis.

TNT and truTV will be carrying the game that starts at 9 p.m. ET. And if you’re here, you may be wondering: Who are the voices you’re hearing calling the tournament?

Fear not! We have the answers for you: That would be Adam Lefkoe on play-by-play, Jamal Crawford and Candace Parker as analysts and Chris Haynes will report from the sidelines. 

There you have it. Enjoy the tournament!

NBA All-Star Celebrity Game announcers: Who’s calling the 2024 edition on ESPN?

Here’s who’s calling the 2024 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game on ESPN.

That’s right, it’s time to watch some celebrities — from singers to actors to YouTubers to former NBA and WNBA stars — coached by some big names. It’s the 2024 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game, coming to you live from Indianapolis.

ESPN will be carrying the game that starts at 7 p.m. ET. And if you’re here, you may be wondering: Who are the voices you’re hearing calling the game?

Fear not! We have the answers for you: That would be Ryan Ruocco on play-by-play, Richard Jefferson and Monica McNutt as analysts and Cassidy Hubbarth will report from the sidelines. 

There you have it. Enjoy the game!