What: BBVA Rising Stars Challenge
When: Friday, Feb. 24, 6 p.m. PT
Where: Amway Center in Orlando, FL
TV: TNTNBA All-Star 2012 will play host to the BBVA Rising Stars Challenge, which will introduce an exciting new format to a game that has historically featured NBA rookies facing off against sophomores. For the first time, rookies and sophomores will be mixed together on teams. BBVA, the Official Bank of the NBA, will serve as the title partner of the new event.
TNT Analysts Charles Barkley and Shaquille O'Neal will serve as the general managers of two opposing teams, each with ten man rosters, consisting of NBA rookies and sophomores drafted from a pool that was previously selected by the NBA's assistant coaches. Also, TNT's Kenny Smith will serve as the honorary Commissioner.
TEAM SHAQ
Starters
Jeremy Lin (S) | Brandon Knight (R) | Ricky Rubio (R) | Blake Griffin (S) | Greg Monroe (S)
Reserves
Norris Cole (R) | Kemba Walker (R) | Landry Fields (S) | Tristian Thompson (R) | Markieff Morris (R) TEAM CHUCK
Starters
Kyrie Irving (R) | Marshon Brooks (R) | Paul George (S) | Derrick Williams (R) | DeMarcus Cousins (S)
Reserves
John Wall (S) | Gordon Haywood (S) | Evan Turner (S) | Kawhi Leonard (R) | Derrick Favors (S)
*Tiaggo Splitter (Calf Strain) is out.
What: Haier Shooting Stars
When: Feb. 25, 2012, 5:30 p.m. PT (1st event)
Where: Amway Center in Orlando, FL
TV: All-Star Saturday night starts at 8 p.m. on TNTThe Haier Shooting Stars contest features one current NBA player, one current WNBA player and one TNT on-air talent/NBA legend on each team.
There are six numbered shooting locations of increasing difficulty, with each team attempting to make all shots in numeric order in the fastest time. Each team will select a specific player rotation to follow throughout the competition. Each shot must be made before the next player begins shooting in succession. Teams have up to two minutes to complete the entire shooting course and the team that completes all six shots in the least amount of time is declared the winner. In the case of a tie, a shoot-off will be used to determine the winner.
2012 ParticipantsTeam Atlanta : Jerry Stackhouse, Linsdey Harding & Steve Smith
Team New York : Landry Fields, Allan Houston & Cappie Pondexter
Team Orlando: Jameer Nelson, Dennis Scott & Marie Ferdinand-Harris
Team Texas : Chandler Parsons, Sophia Young & Kenny Smith
Official Haier Shooting Stars Homepage
What: 2012 Taco Bell Skills Challenge
When: Feb. 25, 2010, 6 p.m. PT (2nd event)
Where: Amway Center in Orlando, FL
TV: All-Star Saturday Night coverage starts at 5 p.m. PT on TNT The Taco Bell Skills Challenge was introduced at NBA All-Star 2003 in Atlanta and features players competing in a two-round timed "obstacle course" consisting of dribbling, passing and shooting stations. All players must observe basic NBA ball-handling rules while completing the course.
The two players with the fastest times from the first round advance to the finals with the order of competition determined by inverse order of the first round times. At the discretion of the referee, television instant replay may be consulted for clarification of rules compliance.
2012 ParticipantsRajon Rondo, Boston Celtics
Kyrie Irving, Cleveland Cavs
Tony Parker, San Antonio Spurs
John Wall, Washington Wizards
Russel Westbrook, OKC Thunder
Deron Williams, NJ Nets
Official Taco Bell Skills Challenge Homepage
What: 2012 Foot Locker Three-Point Contest
When: Feb. 25, 2012, 6:30 p.m. PT (3rd event)
Where: Amway Center in Orlando, FL
TV: All-Star Saturday Night coverage starts at 8 p.m. ET on TNTThe players will compete in the two-round competition with the top three finishers from the first round advancing to the finals. Five shooting stations will be set up around the three-point line, with four Official Spalding NBA game balls worth one point each and one Spalding NBA All-Star 2012 commemorative red, white and blue "money ball" worth two points at each location. Each player will have one minute to shoot as many balls as he can. In the final round, players will shoot in ascending order of first-round scores. At the discretion of the referee, television instant replay may be consulted for clarification of rules compliance.
2012 Participants
Ryan Anderson, Orlando Magic
99/228, 43.4%
Mario Chalmers, Miami Heat
68/149, 45.6%
Kevin Durant, OKC Thunder
58/159, 36.5%
James Jones, Miami Heat
21/50, 42.0%
Kevin Love, Minnesota Timberwolves
49/141, 34.8%
Anthony Morrow, New Jersey Nets
68/169, 40.2%
Official Foot Locker Three-Point Contest Homepage
What: 2012 Sprite Slam Dunk
When: Feb. 25, 2012, 7:00 p.m. PT (4th event)
Where: Amway Center in Orlando, FL
TV: All-Star Saturday Night coverage starts at 8 p.m. ET on TNTFour first time-participants -- Derrick Williams, Paul George, Jeremy Evans and Chase Budinger -- and a new format highlight the 2012 Sprite Slam Dunk.
A new format will be implemented for the 2012 competition. The contest will consist of only one round and each competitor will execute three dunks. Fan voting will open after all four players have completed their first dunk. Previously, the Sprite Slam Dunk contest consisted of two rounds, with the first round scored by a panel of judges which determined two finalists.
2012 Sprite Slam Dunk CompetitorsSF Chase Budinger, Houston Rockets, 6'7, 210 lbs, 8'5 standing reach, 38.5" Max vert
SF Jeremy Evans, Utah Jazz, 6'9, 196 lbs, 9'1 standing reach, 38" Max Vert
SF Paul George, Indiana Pacers, 6'10, 210 lbs, 8'11 standing reach
PF Derrick Williams, Minnesota Timberwolves, 6'9, 241 lbs, 9'0 standing reach, 34.5" Max Vert
Official Sprite Slam Dunk Contest Homepage
G - Derrick Rose 
G - Dwyane Wade
F - Carmelo Anthony 
C - Dwight Howard 
G - Rajon Rondo 
G - Deron Williams
G - Andre Iguodala 
C - Roy Hibbert
G - Chris Paul 
G - Kobe Bryant
F - Kevin Durant 
G - Steve Nash 
G - Tony Parker 
F - Dirk Nowitzki
F - Kevin Love 
F - LaMarcus Aldridge
C - Marc Gasol
Rising Stars will be good..
