Even though not every Kansas basketball fan may be an NBA fan, there’s a lot of reasons to watch the different events from the NBA All-Star weekend. Namely, there are multiple Jayhawks getting a chance to showcase their talent.
Three former Kansas basketball players will be participating in various competitions this year:
- Joel Embiid – All-Star Game (Team Giannis)
- Devonte’ Graham – Rising Stars Game (Team USA), Three-Point Contest
- Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk – Rising Stars Game (Team World)
The All-Star festivities kick off this Friday morning at the United Center in Chicago. Now, let’s take a look at each event, the rosters, and how to watch (all times central).