Stephen Curry to defend National Basketball Association three-point crown at all-star showcase

Prior to the challenge, Clarkson and Lakers teammate D’Angelo Russell will also see action in the annual Rookie-Sophomore game where they will suit up for a Team USA squad that will go against a Team World composed of international-born players.

Steph Curry will be contending seven other outstanding players, namely, Houston Rockets James Harden, Miami Heat’s Chris Bosh, Milwaukee Bucks Khris Middleton, Toronto Raptors Kyle Raptor, Phoenix Suns Devin Booker, Los Angeles Clippers J.J. Redick and the other top contender from Golden State Warriors, Klay Thompson. Sadly, Kelly Olynyk will not be representing Boston in his home country, Canada, in the three-point competition. Beverley won the event past year. He has scored in double figures in 39 games, including a team-leading 31 20-point outings, including 17 30-point outings and an National Basketball Association season-high and career-high 56 points versus Charlotte on January 25.

Isaiah Thomas will be busy during All-Star weekend.

The Skills Challenge puts players through a timed obstacle course that tests dribbling, passing and shooting proficiency. Four racks contain four orange balls (each worth one point) and one multi-colored “money” ball (worth two points). He didn’t advance out of the first round.

Contestants will pick up a ball off a pedestal, dribble around five pylons before attempting to fire a chest pass through a standing target, pick up a new ball and speed dribble the length of the court before trying a layup or dunk, then grab the ball he just laid in/dunked, racing to a designated spot (or behind it) and knocking down a 3-pointer.

Paul -Minnesota Timberwolves forward/center Karl-Anthony Towns today was named as one of the participants in the 2016 Taco Bell Skills Challenge that will take place on Saturday night of All-Star Weekend. Sportsnet and TSN will simulcast the event in Canada.