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All-Star Roundtable: Predicting the Winners of All-Star Weekend

By Kohl Rast

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 16: A general view of pre-game ceremonies during the 2018 Mountain Dew Kickstart Rising Stars Game at Staples Center on February 16, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 16: A general view of pre-game ceremonies during the 2018 Mountain Dew Kickstart Rising Stars Game at Staples Center on February 16, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) /
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PHOENIX, AZ – OCTOBER 30: Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors handles the ball guarded by Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns during the NBA game at Talking Stick Resort Arena on October 30, 2016 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Warriors defeated the Suns 106 -100. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
PHOENIX, AZ – OCTOBER 30: Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors handles the ball guarded by Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns during the NBA game at Talking Stick Resort Arena on October 30, 2016 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Warriors defeated the Suns 106 -100. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

Three-Point Shootout

The competitors in the Three-Point Shootout are Eric Gordon, Devin Booker, Klay Thompson, Bradley Beal, Wayne Ellington, Kyle Lowry, Tobias Harris, and Paul George. Here are the staff picks for the sharpshooter of the night.

Wayne Ellington

“The ex-Maverick they dubbed ‘the man with the golden arm’ in Miami has seen a career resurgence of sorts and has a great shot to upset Klay Thompson.” –Paul Wang

“So many great shooters in this group but I’m going with the dark horse: Wayne Ellington. Mavs fans are familiar with Wayne as he played 45 games in Dallas during the 2013-14 season. Ellington is a pure shooter, through and through. Make it Wayne!” –Michael Mulford

Eric Gordon

“This was the toughest decision to make for me. It was a toss up between the last two winners: Gordon and Klay Thompson. In the end, I believe we’ll see a back-to-back champion.” –Emmanuel Dixon

TORONTO, ON – FEBRUARY 13: Wayne Ellington #2 of the Miami Heat reacts during a game against the Toronto Raptors at Air Canada Centre on February 13, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON – FEBRUARY 13: Wayne Ellington #2 of the Miami Heat reacts during a game against the Toronto Raptors at Air Canada Centre on February 13, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images) /

Klay Thompson

“Klay Thompson might be the best catch-and-shoot player in NBA history. While Eric Gordon will be looking to defend his title, few have ever been able to hit the three ball with as much consistency as Thompson. Bradley Beal and Devin Booker will also give him a run, but Thompson will put any discussion of who is the league’s best shooter to rest.” –Evan Siegel

“The Golden State Warriors star is shooting over 45 percent from 3-point range this season, and his career average is over 42 percent from beyond the arc. It is hard to beat that. Thompson has made tons of huge shots in his career and I think he turns it on tonight to take home the prize.” –Dusty Bryan

Devin Booker

“Booker is one of the best shooters in the league and has taken the league by storm in his first few seasons. Although he still does not get the recognition he deserves due to him playing for Phoenix, he is going to turn some heads tonight. Booker is my pick to take home the hardware, with Paul George in 2nd.” –Kohl Rast

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