By Eurohoops team / info@eurohoops.net
Milwaukee Bucks All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo stars in the selection of the 2022 NBA Skills Challenge, which will take place with a revamped format in this year’s All-Star weekend (February 18-20).
The Bucks superstar will lead a three-man squad that is consisted of his brothers, Alex Antetokounmpo of the Toronto Raptors‘ G- League affiliate, and Bucks’ Thanasis Antetokounmpo.
The Antetokounmpo brothers will be called to match up against three Cleveland Cavaliers players (All-Star guard Darius Garland, Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley) and three league rookies (Raptors‘ Scottie Barnes, Pistons‘ Cade Cunningham and Thunder‘s Josh Giddey) in the new format of the Skills Challenge.
Taco Bell Skills Challenge Participants
Team Antetokounmpo
Giannis Antetokounmpo, PF, MIL: 28.9 points, 11.2 rebounds, 5.9 assists
Thanasis Antetokounmpo, SF, MIL: 2.9 points, 2.4 rebounds, 1.6 assists
Alex Antetokounmpo, F, Raptors 905: 3.0 points, 0.8 rebounds, 0.1 assists
Team Cavs
Darius Garland, PG, CLE: 19.8 points, 3.3 rebounds, 8.2 assists
Jarrett Allen, C, CLE: 16.2 points, 11.1 rebounds, 1.8 assists
Evan Mobley, PF, CLE: 14.9 points, 8.1 rebounds, 2.6 assists
Team Rookies
Cade Cunningham, PG, DET: 15.8 points, 5.5 rebounds, 5.2 assists
Josh Giddey, SG, OKC: 12.1 points, 7.6 rebounds, 6.2 assists
Scottie Barnes, SF, TOR: 14.8 points, 7.8 rebounds, 3.4 assists
The new team format will feature a four-round format that tests shooting, passing, and dribbling skills. The first three rounds will be competed by all three teams, and the two teams with the most “challenge points” will advance to the final round.
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