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Into The Bears’ Den: All-Star Weekend Predictions

By Jakob Eliason

February 15, 2015; New York, NY, USA; Western Conference center Marc Gasol of the Memphis Grizzlies (33) shoots the basketball against Eastern Conference forward Pau Gasol of the Chicago Bulls (16) during the 2015 NBA All-Star Game at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
February 15, 2015; New York, NY, USA; Western Conference center Marc Gasol of the Memphis Grizzlies (33) shoots the basketball against Eastern Conference forward Pau Gasol of the Chicago Bulls (16) during the 2015 NBA All-Star Game at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 29, 2015; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley greets Portland Trailblazers guard CJ McCollum (3) after game five of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at FedExForum. Memphis defeated Portland 99-93. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 29, 2015; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley greets Portland Trailblazers guard CJ McCollum (3) after game five of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at FedExForum. Memphis defeated Portland 99-93. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports /

3-point shootout:

Troy Daniels was supposedly invited to compete in this years’ three-point competition. But, he isn’t. *frowns*

Parker Fleming: This loaded lineup could be absolutely fun. Swaggy P is bound to entertain, especially if he catches fire. Wes Matthews is a natural-born flamethrower. Eric Gordon, Kyle Lowry and CJ McCollum could come out of nowhere to steal the shootout. Kyrie Irving may go full “Uncle Drew” mode and torch some nets. But my final prediction is that Klay Thompson will repeat and snag the crown in thrilling fashion.

Blake Meyer: To cut right to it, CJ McCollum has this in the bag. When he’s not ending Chandler Parsons’ Twitter career, you can catch him on the court dropping bombs from beyond the arc. McCollum is going to McScore a lot of McThrees and make a McJoke out of the other competitors.

Ok, I think that’s enough McDonald’s puns for one post.

Sike.

Next McQuestion.

Jake Finnen: Klay Thompson is the best shooter in the league and he is going to repeat as champion. There is one shooter that compares to him when it comes to shooting and even HE knows better than to come at the ‘Machine Gun Klay.’  You know, cause he’s automatic.
Jackson Munyon: The easy choice here is Klay Thompson, but I do not expect a repeat title performance. Instead I am turning towards Kemba Walker or Kyrie Irving to take home the crown. Kemba has hit big shots his whole career going all they way back to the Big East Quarter-Finals where one of the greatest buzzer beaters of all time took place. Then you have Uncle Drew. Kyrie is just a flat-out baller, and he knows it. He would love nothing more than to add a three-point champion title to his already crowded trophy case. I will personally take Kyrie in this one to shock the nation, and hit another big shot to beat the Warriors.

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