Donovan Mitchell Joins All-Star Saturday Lineup
Cleveland Cavaliers’ standout player Donovan Mitchell will participate in NBA All-Star Saturday. Recently named an All-Star for the seventh consecutive time, he will compete in the prestigious State Farm 3-Point Contest. As the league’s leading scorer in made three-pointers, Mitchell is among eight talented players vying for the crown this year.
Who Will Compete in the 3-Point Contest?
Joining Donovan Mitchell in the competition are notable NBA players:
- Devin Booker (Phoenix Suns) – Former 3-Point Champion
- Kon Knueppel (Charlotte Hornets) – Rookie sensation
- Tyrese Maxey (Philadelphia 76ers) – All-Star starter
- Jamal Murray (Denver Nuggets)
- Bobby Portis Jr. (Milwaukee Bucks)
- Norman Powell (Miami Heat)
- Damian Lillard (Portland Trail Blazers) – Veteran player recovering from injury
Mitchell is looking to make a significant impact, especially since he has previously participated in the contest. In 2024, he donned teammate Sam Merrill’s No. 5 jersey after Merrill declined an invitation, but was eliminated in the first round.
Mitchell’s Performance This Season
This season, Donovan Mitchell has appeared in 49 games, hitting 37.9% of his three-point attempts, the third-best mark of his career. He aims to become the third Cavalier ever to win the 3-Point Contest, following in the footsteps of Mark Price and Kyrie Irving.
Event Details
The 3-Point Contest is scheduled for February 14 at 5 p.m. ET, taking place at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles. This event will kick off All-Star Saturday, which also includes the Shooting Stars and Slam Dunk contests. Notably, no other Cleveland players were selected for these events.
Rising Stars Event
However, second-year swingman Jaylon Tyson from the Cavaliers will showcase his talent in the Rising Stars game, set to take place the night prior to All-Star Saturday.
As the excitement builds for NBA All-Star Weekend, Donovan Mitchell’s participation in the 3-Point Contest is highly anticipated, highlighting his elite scoring abilities and aiming for a memorable performance.
