The Golden State Warriors have proven once again that they are a team full of stars. Warriors point guard Stephen Curry has been selected to participate in three NBA All-Star weekend events. The Warriors will be represented well in New Orleans , with Harrison Barnes also participating in two events.
BBVA Compass Rising Stars Challenge
Harrison Barnes has been selected as a participant in the BBVA Rising Stars Challenge. Barnes played in the 2013 Rising Stars Challenge last season, totaling 12 points in 19 minutes. Barnes will be playing for Team Hill on Friday, February 14 in New Orleans.
Sears Shooting Stars
Stephen Curry will be playing alongside his father, NBA Legend Dell Curry, and six-time WNBA All-Star Becky Hammon of the San Antonio Stars for the Sears Shooting Stars event.
They will be going against:
Eastern Conference
Team 1: Tim Hardaway Jr. (NYK); Tim Hardaway Sr. (Legend); Elena Delle Donne (Chicago Sky)
Team 2/Reigning 2013 Shooting Stars championship: Chris Bosh (MIA); Dominique Wilkins (Legend); Swin Cash (Chicago Sky)
Western Conference
Team 2: Kevin Durant (OKC); Karl Malone (Legend); Skylar Diggins (Tulsa Shock)
The event airs on Saturday, Feb. 15 at 8 p.m. ET.
Foot Locker Three-Point Contest
Stephen Curry has been selected to participate in the Foot Locker Three-Point Contest on Saturday, Feb. 15 (3rd event). After participating last season but falling short, Curry is out for redemption. He’s been dubbed the “best shooter to ever play,” by Kevin Durant and this is his chance to prove it.
He will be competing against:
Eastern Conference
Arron Affialo, Orlando
Bradley Beal, Washington
Kyrie Irving (2013 champion), Cleveland
Joe Johnson, Brooklyn
Western Conference
Marco Belinelli, San Antonio
Damian Lillard, Portland
Kevin Love, Minnesota
Sprite Slam Dunk Contest
The "Black Falcon" was picked to participate in the Sprite Slam Dunk contest on Saturday, Feb. 15 (4th event). Barnes will become the first Golden State player to participate since Jason Richardson in 2004.
He will be competing against:
Eastern Conference
Paul George, Indiana
Terrence Ross, Toronto
John Wall, Washington
Western Conference
Damian Lillard, Portland
Ben McLemore, Sacramento
63rd NBA All-Star Game
Stephen Curry was selected by fans to compete in his first All-Star game, becoming the Warriors’ first All-Star starter since Latrell Sprewell in 1995. He was also named the Western Conference All-Star captain for Sunday’s game.
Contestants
Western Conference: Stephen Curry, Kobe, Kevin Durant, Blake Griffin, Kevin Love, Dwight Howard, LaMarcus Aldridge, Dirk Nowitzki, Chris Paul, James Harden, Tony Parker, Damian Lillard
Eastern Conference: Kyrie Irving, Dwayne Wade, Paul George, Carmelo Anthony, LeBron James, Joakim Noah, Roy Hibbert, Chris Bosh, Paul Millsap, John Wall, Joe Johnson, DeMar DeRozan
NBA D-League All-Star Game
Seth Curry may not be a Golden State Warriors player, but he is on their D-League affiliate. The younger Curry brother will be participating in the NBA D-League All Star Game alongside his Santa Cruz teammates Hilton Armstrong and Dewayne Dedmon.
The 63rd NBA All-Star weekend begins on Thursday, Feb. 13. You can find the weekend schedule of events here.
If this hasn't proven that the Dubs are a team of rising superstars, then look no further than the Team USA roster. The Warriors not only have two players participating in five events on All-Star Weekend, but they have four players in the 28-man pool used to select the Team USA roster. Also, let’s not forget that there were six Warriors players on the All-Star ballot.
Golden State players in the Team USA player pool:
Stephen Curry
Andre Iguodala
David Lee
Klay Thompson
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