Credit given where credit is due.
Despite the Miami Heat sitting fourth in the Eastern Conference, the team was neglected to garner an All-Star selection ahead of the exhibition next month. The Heat will however be represented in the 3-Point Contest by Wayne Ellington, who was extended an invitation.
Can confirm that Heat guard Wayne Ellington has accepted a spot in the 3-point contest at the All-Star Game.
— Tim Reynolds (@ByTimReynolds) January 25, 2018
Miami’s first selection for the contest since 2016 (Chris Bosh) but the first to compete since 2012 via Mario Chalmers and James Jones, Ellington’s victory would place him among a group of elite Heat shooters, including Jones, Jason Kapono, Daequon Cook and Glen Rice.