Kyrie Irving invited to play in All Star Skills Challenge
Kyrie Irving
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Posted: 02/20/2012
Irving becomes the third player in Cavaliers history to be invited to participate in the skills challenge and the first since Mo Williams in 2009. Irving is also set to participate in the Rising Stars Challenge on Friday as a member of Team Chuck.
The Taco Bell Skills Challenge features six players competing in a two-round timed "obstacle course" consisting of dribbling,passing and shooting stations. Irving joins, defending champ Stephen Curry of Golden State,Tony Parker of San Antonio,John Wall of the Washington Wizards,Russell Westbrook of Oklahoma City and Deron Williams of the New Jersey Nets.
The Taco Bell Skills Challenge will be televised live as part of the NBA All-Star Saturday Night.
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