Not even an original participant in the contest, Rockets Patrick Beverly took out the competition in the NBA Skills Challenge during All-Star Weekend. Beverly took Washington Wizards PG John Wall’s spot and shined in the newest format of the competition.
With tests of dribbling, shooting and passing, the contest put players against one another in a head to head battle until the final two players were chosen.
Participants included, Beverley (Rockets), Trey Burke (Jazz), Brandon Knight (Bucks), Kyle Lowry (Raptors), Elfrid Payton (Magic), Dennis Schröder (Hawks), Jeff Teague (Hawks), Isaiah Thomas (Suns) and John Wall (Wizards).
The contest results (winners bold):
First Round:
Thomas vs. Beverly
Teague vs. Payton
Burke vs. Knight
Schröder vs. Lowry
Second Round:
Beverly vs. Teague
Knight vs. Lowry
Final Round:
Beverly vs Knight
Source: NBC Sports