Let’s make this as simple as possible: NBA coaches who covet selfless players, who preach sacrificing statistics for the team good, who love “glue guys” and “little things that don’t show up in the box score” — all these coaches constantly wagging their greater knowledge before us voted in an entirely different manner for the NBA All-Star Game. They didn’t vote for selfless and .
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker was selected Wednesday to replace injured Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis in the NBA All-Star Game. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver choose Booker to take Davis' spot a day after Booker was snubbed by the league's head coaches for a reserve spot in the March 7 game in Atlanta. Booker received a big ovation from the home crowd Wednesday night when the sixth-year guard was announced as a two-time All-Star during the starting lineup introductions.
Donovan Mitchell to take part in Three-Point Contest
Donovan Mitchell announces that he ll be a part of the Mountain Dew Three-Point contest during NBA All-Star Weekend
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Feb 24, 2021
Donovan Mitchell (45) shoots a three pointer over Anthony Davis (3) during a game against the Lakers in 2019.
Donovan Mitchell announced on Wednesday afternoon that he will be participating in the Mountain Dew Three-Point Contest during NBA All-Star Weekend. Mitchell s 38.9% from beyond the arc this season is a career high, passing his 36.6% marker from last season.
The Utah Jazz currently sit in third place in team rankings for three-point percentage, connecting on 39.7% of their shots from downtown. Mitchell is currently ranked fifth on the team in three-point percentage behind Joe Ingles (46.3%), Royce O Neale (42.1%), Mike Conley (41.2%), and Bojan Bogdanovic (39%).