For the first time in NBA history, the All-Star game will be held outside of the United States. Festivities begin in Toronto this evening. The Celtics will have their first All-Star since the 2nd Big 3 era in Isaiah Thomas, who has 9/2 odds of taking the Skills Challenge according to Alexander P. at My Top Sportsbooks.
The Schedule of Events is as follows (via nba.com):
All-Star Celebrity Game
BBVA Compass Rising Stars Challenge
Saturday, Feb. 13
NBA D-League All-Star Game
State Farm All-Star Saturday Night
Taco Bell Skills Challenge
Foot Locker Three-Point Contest
Verizon Slam Dunk
Sunday, Feb.