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NBA 2019 All-Star predictions: How many awards will Stephen Curry capture?

By Tony Pesta

OAKLAND, CA - FEBRUARY 12: Klay Thompson #11, Stephen Curry #30 and Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors pose for a photo with Bob Meyers holding up their Charlotte All-Star jersey's before the game against the Utah Jazz on February 12, 2019 at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, California. 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA - FEBRUARY 12: Klay Thompson #11, Stephen Curry #30 and Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors pose for a photo with Bob Meyers holding up their Charlotte All-Star jersey's before the game against the Utah Jazz on February 12, 2019 at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, California. 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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Trae Young (Photo by Michael J. LeBrecht/NBAE via Getty Images)
Trae Young (Photo by Michael J. LeBrecht/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Event: Skills Challenge

Winner: Trae Young

The Skills Challenge is one of the less exciting competitions that take place during All-Star weekend, but it can still be a ton of fun. For example, take a look at the 2006 Skills Competition when Dwyane Wade went full flash mode to beat Steve Nash, Chris Paul and LeBron James to win the event.

This challenge can often be a showcase of some of the league’s best young players. This year should be no different, as Trae Young, Luka Doncic, De’Aaron Fox, Nikola Jokic, Jayson Tatum and Kyle Kuzma will be facing off against each other.

While plenty of players could end up winning this one, I think Young has the best chance. He has all the tools necessary to win. He has the superb 3-point shooting, excellent playmaking and quick foot speed.

When you look at the rest of the competition, no one else but Young has the full package. Fox is blazing quick but lacks shooting. Jokic and Doncic can shoot and pass, but they aren’t very quick. Meanwhile, Tatum and Kuzma probably lack the passing ability.

The only player who might be able to match Young is Mike Conley. However, I doubt Conley will be taking this competition as seriously as a rookie like Young will be. Because of these reasons, I think Young will walk away as the winner.

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