OAKLAND, CA - OCTOBER 04: Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors reacts during their preseason game against the Los Angeles Clippers at ORACLE Arena on October 4, 2016 in Oakland, California. (Image: Getty)
The NBA has announced the list of contestants for the 2018 3-Point Challenge, Skills Challenge and Slam Dunk Contest.
The three events are set to be held Feb. 17 in Los Angeles, the night before the All-Star Game at Staples Center. Among those participating will be Klay Thompson, Joel Embiid and Paul George. New York Knicks star Kristaps Porzingis is among the young players competing in the Skills challenge.
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Here are the full rosters for each competition:
Skills Competition
Lou Williams, Los Angeles Clippers
Jamal Murray, Denver Nuggets
Spencer Dinwiddie, Brooklyn Nets
Al Horford, Boston Celtics
Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers
Kristaps Porzingis, New York Knicks
Donovan Mitchell, Utah Jazz
Lauri Markkanen, Chicago Bulls
Three-Point Contest
Klay Thompson, Golden State Warriors
Paul George, Oklahoma City Thunder
Devin Booker, Phoenix Suns
Bradley Beal, Washington Wizards
Wayne Ellington, Miami Heat
Kyle Lowry, Toronto Raptors
Eric Gordon, Houston Rockets
Tobias Harris, Los Angeles Clippers
Dunk Contest
Victor Oladipo, Indiana Pacers
Aaron Gordon, Orlando Magic
Larry Nance Jr., Los Angeles Lakers
Dennis Smith Jr., Dallas Mavericks
Thompson won the 3-point contest in 2016. The reigning NBA champion Warriors have generally outscored their opponents in 3s, so he could win again this year. Thompson is hitting a career-high 45.4 percent from deep this season. However, Eric Gordon is the defending champion.
OAKLAND, CA – OCTOBER 04: Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors reacts during their preseason game against the Los Angeles Clippers at ORACLE Arena on October 4, 2016 in Oakland, California.
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