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Joel Embiid wasn't selected to play in the 2017 NBA All-Star Game, but he might wind up stealing the weekend anyway.
The NBA named the Philadelphia 76ers center among the eight players who will be participating in the Skills Challenge on All-Star Saturday:
Embiid will be joined by Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins, New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis and New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis among the big men. Washington Wizards guard John Wall, Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker, Utah Jazz swingman Gordon Hayward and Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas comprise the so-called "smalls.