Despite several of the league’s biggest stars being against the event, the NBA is still planning to push forward with the All-Star Game next month — and apparently has more of the schedule in place.
The annual 3-point contest and skills challenge will be held before the All-Star game in Atlanta on March 7, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. It was reported last week that the dunk contest will take place at halftime of the game.
The NBA plans to hold the 3-point competition and Skills Challenge in pregame of the March 7 All-Star Game in Atlanta, and the Dunk Contest at halftime of game, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.