All Star Weekend in Salt Lake City

Catchall · Post #1 » by **Catchall** » Wed Feb 15, 2023 12:21 am

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The dunk contest looks pretty disappointing, imo.

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donkeylips · Post #2 » by **donkeylips** » Wed Feb 15, 2023 12:23 am

i was hoping shaedon sharpe and edwards would do the slam dunk contest

IAMZOOTED2 · Post #3 » by **IAMZOOTED2** » Wed Feb 15, 2023 12:35 am

And corny as fuh that Mac McClung -- how I like -- is not even 6er. Brother os on their D-league team.

Catchall · Post #4 » by **Catchall** » Wed Feb 15, 2023 12:38 am

Also, the Skills Challenge could have been better. Why not get guys like Embiid and Jokic to do it? Does anyone care about all the Antetokounmpo brothers?

3pt Contest looks fine.

D.Brasco · Post #5 » by **D.Brasco** » Wed Feb 15, 2023 12:44 am

What is the night life actually like in Salt Lake city? I imagine it might be a bit of a culture shock for the type of All-Star parties NBA players have become accustomed to.

SK21209 · Post #6 » by **SK21209** » Wed Feb 15, 2023 12:48 am

The Dunk Contest lineup is a travesty.

Bornstellar · Post #7 » by **Bornstellar** » Wed Feb 15, 2023 1:21 am

Really disappointed Sharpe dropped out of the dunk contest. He was the only reason I was going to watch it. This is absolutely the worst contestant lineup I've ever seen. And wtf is this team nonsense in the skills challenge?

All Star weekend just ain't what it used to be. Three point contest looks like it'll be the most entertaining event which is depressing

azcatz11 · Post #8 » by **azcatz11** » Wed Feb 15, 2023 1:32 am

D.Brasco wrote:What is the night life actually like in Salt Lake city? I imagine it might be a bit of a culture shock for the type of All-Star parties NBA players have become accustomed to.

People have a misconception of Utah. It’s great night life. They have a little different liquor rules like you have to order food with a drink but that’s it.

The people are beyond friendly and accommodating.

I won’t allow SLC to be slandered

HanzGruber · Post #9 » by **HanzGruber** » Wed Feb 15, 2023 1:32 am

Bornstellar wrote:Really disappointed Sharpe dropped out of the dunk contest. He was the only reason I was going to watch it. This is absolutely the worst contestant lineup I've ever seen. And wtf is this team nonsense in the skills challenge?

All Star weekend just ain't what it used to be. Three point contest looks like it'll be the most entertaining event which is depressing

3p has been the best part for a while now. They should close the show with that. Times have changed

Post #10 » by **MoneyTalks41890** » Wed Feb 15, 2023 2:00 am

Isaiah Joe, the league leader in 3 point percentage, got snubbed from the 3 point contest

Nate505 · Post #11 » by **Nate505** » Wed Feb 15, 2023 2:01 am

The only guy I know in the dunk contest is Martin, and only because his father was a better player than him.

Revived · Post #12 » by **Revived** » Wed Feb 15, 2023 2:08 am

D.Brasco wrote:What is the night life actually like in Salt Lake city? I imagine it might be a bit of a culture shock for the type of All-Star parties NBA players have become accustomed to.

It’s not far from Vegas, less than 90 mins plane ride. If you happen to be at the airport in Vegas on Wednesday or Thursday night, you’ll see many of the female guests that are being flown into Utah for the All Star game by nba players and their friends. On the other hand, this coming weekend will be a very slow in Vegas for certain types of adult nightlife interests and activities.

Post #13 » by **HomoSapien** » Wed Feb 15, 2023 2:08 am

Karl Malone is judging the dunk contest. If I were him, I'd be scared **** to make public appearances. You have to imagine at some point his past is going to back to light and he'll be completely canceled.

Nate505 · Post #14 » by **Nate505** » Wed Feb 15, 2023 2:11 am

HomoSapien wrote:Karl Malone is judging the dunk contest. If I were him, I'd be scared **** to make public appearances. You have to imagine at some point his past is going to back to light and he'll be completely canceled.

I'm surprised how relatively teflon he's managed to be throughout the decades.

azcatz11 · Post #15 » by **azcatz11** » Wed Feb 15, 2023 2:12 am

HomoSapien wrote:Karl Malone is judging the dunk contest. If I were him, I'd be scared **** to make public appearances. You have to imagine at some point his past is going to back to light and he'll be completely canceled.

You would think as progressive as Adam Silver claims to be…he would say “hey not a great idea” but I assume he’s brushing this under the rug and being a hypocrite like normal

garrick · Post #16 » by **garrick** » Wed Feb 15, 2023 2:22 am

I don't know why Mac McClung is even on this list to be honest.

He has good dunks for someone his size but nothing special in the NBA, super weak roster but lets see if someone surprises us.

What I can't understand is how they chose the 3pt contestants. You'd think they would choose more participants that are the league leaders in 3pt percentage...

Catchall · Post #17 » by **Catchall** » Wed Feb 15, 2023 2:23 am

D.Brasco wrote:What is the night life actually like in Salt Lake city? I imagine it might be a bit of a culture shock for the type of All-Star parties NBA players have become accustomed to.

Salt Lake is a mid-size city in the mountains. You need to bring your own entourage and make your own plans, but if you do that the city can normally accommodate you. It just doesn't have a banging club scene, music scene or high-end places to just hang out. People tend to come here for a few days to chill and then move on. There might be good parties at the hotels--like Le Meridien downtown, St. Regis in Park City or big private houses, but those are going to be private.

QPR · Post #18 » by **QPR** » Wed Feb 15, 2023 2:27 am

MoneyTalks41890 wrote:Isaiah Joe, the league leader in 3 point percentage, got snubbed from the 3 point contest

Came in to post this. It's not like it's a star-studded line up either. He should absolutely be in it.

mrmsix6 · Post #19 » by **mrmsix6** » Wed Feb 15, 2023 2:28 am

Post #20 » by **HMFFL** » Wed Feb 15, 2023 2:29 am

Nate505 wrote:
HomoSapien wrote:Karl Malone is judging the dunk contest. If I were him, I'd be scared **** to make public appearances. You have to imagine at some point his past is going to back to light and he'll be completely canceled.

I'm surprised how relatively teflon he's managed to be throughout the decades.

No television work for Karl Malone. I believe he has been blacklisted.

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