Here are the 3-Point Contest and Slam Dunk Contest participants for the 2023 NBA All-Star Weekend in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Best fashion looks at NBA All-Star Weekend originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago
The stage is set for this year's NBA All-Star weekend, which will be hosted by the Utah Jazz in the Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. The weekend will mark the 72nd edition of the event.
The league's best and brightest stars from the Eastern and Western conferences will battle it out in tonight's All-Star game that features Los Angeles star forward LeBron James and Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo as team captains.
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While the All-Star Weekend is the biggest stage for the best in basketball to show off their skills, it's also the biggest stage for the best fashion looks. Players are often spotted in their finest ensembles as they watch the events over the course of the weekend.
Here's a look at some of the most eye-catching looks in Utah:
Luka Doncic and Nikola Jokic
The Joker and the Magician have arrived. Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic and Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic showed up to the All-Star Game in Utah in their finest fits. Jokic was decked out in a checkered suit and black turtle neck and Doncic wore a hunter-green suit.
Jaren Jackson Jr.
Memphis Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson Jr. showed up in Utah for Sunday night's game in arguably the greatest outfit of the night. The 23-year-old player was spotted in an icy blue pair of leather pants with a match turtle neck sweater. The fit was completed by a leather and fur jacket.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Oklahoma City Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is known to be one of the most fashionable players in the league. And the 24-year-old guard did not disappoint as he arrived at Vivint Arena in Utah wearing a fur coat, leather pants and a Louis Vuitton trunk case for the All-Star Game on Sunday.
Damian Lillard
Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard is ready for his 7th All-Star Game. The 32-year-old star is spotted in a bright red jacket just before kickoff on Sunday.
Zion Williamson
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New Orleans Pelicans star forward Zion Williamson was spotted courtside for the Rising Stars Game in Utah in an MCM leather jacket and matching pants.
Josh Giddey
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey put on a show on and off the court for this year's All-Star Weekend. Giddey showed up to arena wearing a custom blue Fur coat accompanied by a diamond necklace.
Giddey’s skills were on display in the 40-32 semi-final win against Jason Terry’s team, dishing six assists and three rebounds.
