What: 2020 NBA All-Star Saturday Night
Where: United Center, Chicago, IL
When: Saturday, 15 February 2020, 8:00 PM EST
How (TV): TNT
Skills Challenge
The 2020 NBA Skills Challenge brings together some of the NBA’s top playmakers and shot-creators. Between the backcourt and the frontcourt, this may be one of the most diverse pools we’ve ever seen.
Eight players will compete for the Skills Challenge crown, including three former Skills Challenge Champions. Three big men line the field as well, looking to win one for the frontcourt after back-to-back years of wins for the backcourt.
NBA All-Star Skills Challenge 2020 Odds
| Winner |
DraftKings Odds |
| Spencer Dinwiddie |
+450 |
| Khris Middleton |
+450 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander |
+500 |
| Jayson Tatum |
+500 |
| Patrick Beverley |
+600 |
| Pascal Siakam |
+600 |
| Bam Adebayo |
+1000 |
| Domantas Sabonis |
+1000 |
Participants
(C) Bam Adebayo – Miami Heat
Adebayo is one of the most surprising players of this NBA season. He has stepped up his play and has been awarded a position as an All-Star. He has the vision and ability to make some noise in the Skills competition, but his lack of speed and shooting may be his undoing. Save for some lucky, or timely shots, it is unlikely that Adebayo can win.
(G) Patrick Beverley – Los Angeles Clippers
Winner of the 2015 Skills Challenge, Patrick Beverley returns in hopes of winning another crown. Famed for his defense, Beverley has already proven he has the skillset to win this competition. After five years and now at 31 years old, we’ll see if Beverley can stay up to the challenge physically.
(G) Spencer Dinwiddie – Brooklyn Nets
Dinwiddie is the 2018 NBA Skills Challenge Champion. Certainly a favorite for the competition, Dinwiddie has the handle and the speed to stand at the top of the competition. He has struggled shooting the ball this year though. Should his jump shot come into play, his 30.9% rate from deep isn’t very encouraging.
(G) Shai Gilgeous-Alexander – Oklahoma City Thunder
The Canadian sophomore was certainly deserving of an All-Star spot this year but just missed the cut. Gilgeous-Alexander has improved in all areas of the court this year and looks to be a dark horse candidate to win this match. Shooting, movement, passing, and speed are all in his favor.
(F) Khris Middleton – Milwaukee Bucks
This isn’t quite the competition you would expect to find Khris Middleton in. He isn’t exactly fleet of foot or dazzling on the ball, but his composure and efficiency make him an interesting prospect in this match. Middleton certainly has the ability to shoot the ball, can he keep the pace though?
(F) Domantas Sabonis – Indiana Pacers
A generation later and we finally get to see Sabonis’ skills in the NBA Skills Competition. The second-generation NBAer is a fantastic passer and ball-handler for his size. But to say that shooting is his forte would be a massive overstatement.
(F) Pascal Siakam – Toronto Raptors
Likely the best chance for the big men, reigning NBA Most Improved Player and NBA All-Star Starter Pascal Siakam has all of the skills to dominate this competition. Lightning-quick even amongst guards, Siakam will be one of the favorites going into this competition. Notoriously streaky from range, his shooting could be his downfall.
(F) Jayson Tatum – Boston Celtics
Reigning Skills Challenge Champion Jayson Tatum enters the competition as a favorite to win. Excellent on the ball, a clutch shooter, and the speed to beat anyone in a race, the first-time All-Star has only the clock to worry about.
WSN Picks: (G) Shai Gilgeous-Alexander – Oklahoma City Thunder.
Surprise Pick: (F) Pascal Siakam – Toronto Raptors.
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