Basketball
Simmons misses All-Star, gets replaced by Randle in triple contest
Anphanie Simmons He will not participate in All-Star NBA 2023 and will miss the holiday three-point contest that begins this morning in Salt Lake City and ends at the NBA All-Star Game on Sunday. 23-year-old bodyguard, member portland trailblazerssprained his ankle a few days after the event during the team’s loss to the Washington Wizards.
To replace him, the American League took it easy and used one of its All-Star Game members to cover Saturday’s loss. Julius Randle (New York Knicks), who will be participating in the All-Star for the second time, will also participate in the tournament on Saturday and double their activities. athletic.
While he hasn’t had his best season off the perimeter (averaging 8 shots per game with 33.8% accuracy), the 28-year-old power forward offers an easy fix to complete a 3-point event. increase.
His rivals for the All-Star Triple Title are Jason Tatum, Kevin Harter, Tyler Herro, Tyrese Haliburton, Buddy Hield, Damian Lillard and Lauri Markkanen.
Source: Mundo Deportivo
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