Two members (at least) of the Boston Celtics will be headed to Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C., on Feb. 17 to appear in the NBA’s All-Star weekend.
Kyrie Irving was named to his sixth career All-Star Game on Thursday, and will get the nod as a starter after receiving the most votes for an Eastern Conference guard. Irving has been a vital part for the Celtics’ success, averaging 23.5 points per game with 4.8 rebounds and 6.9 assists this season. He’s scored at least 20 points 29 times this season, including two 40-plus point performances.
And one of Irving’s teammates will partake in the Skills Challenge, as well as the Rising Stars Challenge.
Jayson Tatum, who participated in the Rising Stars Challenge last year, will make his debut in the Skills Challenge this time around, according to The Boston Globe’s Gary Washburn.
There’s no doubt Tatum and Irving deserve the nod given what they’ve both accomplished this season for Boston.
