Skills Challenge

Posted by Tom Blaz on 02/20/2012 | 0 Comments

Tags: Stephen Curry, Kyrie Irving, Tony Parker, John Wall, Russell Westrbrook, Deron Williams, Talking Hoops

Four more night's of action until the Association heads to Orlando for the annual NBA All-Star weekend. We've told you about the Slam Dunk competion and share with you those competing in the three-point shootout. We went through the draft by Shaquille O'Neal and Charles Barkley for the "Futures" game and now we wrap up our previews with the Skills Challenge contestants.

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C – 1B – 2B – SS – 3B – OF – SP – RP

It's a solid group, but I believe the NBA really missed an opportunity by not including New York point guard Jeremy Lin. There must be a reason, right?

TACO BELL Skills Competition Contestants

Stephen Curry GOLDEN STATE- More of a shooter than the true point guards, will rely on his speed.

Kyrie Irving CLEVELAND- Rookie of the Year candiate is well rounded and  has recovered from injury.

Tony Parker SAN ANTONIO- The old man of the group is a sentimental favorite.

John Wall WASHINGTON- Has talent tailor made for this competition. I'm partial to the home town guy, but he is the favorite.

Russell Westbrook OKLAHOMA CITY- Is the main competition for Wall, the most athletic of the group.

Deron Williams NEW JERSEY- Will be a crowd favorite as he may be the key to keeping Dwight Howard in Orlando.

The event will be carried LIVE on TNT as part of all the events during All-Star weekend. The competition is pretty straight forward and much of the same we have seen in the past. Players will dribble around and through cones, pass at various targets to test their ball handling ability with some shooting as well.

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Tom Blaz is a writer for Fantasy Alarm and co-owner of The Recruiting Eagle a website focusing on Auburn University Athletics.

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