MEMPHIS – Although the goal was to participate in the marquee Sunday game, Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley will get his shot to compete during NBA’s All-Star Weekend in Charlotte after all.
Conley confirmed to Grind City Media on Monday he has accepted the league’s invitation to participate in the Taco Bell Skills Challenge as part of the State Farm All-Star Saturday Night at the Spectrum Center. All-Star Weekend is Feb. 15-17 at the home arena of the Charlotte Hornets, owned by Michael Jordan.
It will be the first time Conley, 31, has competed in All-Star Weekend events since he played in what was then the T-Mobile Rookie Challenge game in 2008 and dished a team-high eight assists in New Orleans.