HoopHeadsNorth.com attended Media Availability for 2016 NBA All-Star in Toronto on Friday February 12, 2016.
Some of the players participating in the All-Star Saturday Night events were present, as was the entire roster for the 2016 Western Conference All-Star Team, and to conclude the session, the entire 2016 Eastern Conference All-Stars roster was then available to the Media for questions.
Key moments as recorded by HoopHeadsNorth.com:
Kyle Lowry (Toronto Raptors – Point Guard): Having some fun during Media Availability with his friend, teammate, and fellow NBA All-Star DeMar DeRozan.
John Wall (Washington Wizards – Point Guard): Who was his favourite player growing up, his relationship with Kobe Bryant and the first time he faced him as an opponent. His thoughts on he & Stephen Curry’s amazing scoring duel on February 3rd, 2016. HoopHeadsNorth.com asked John Wall about how he stays prepared physically & mentally for an 82 game season and a playoff run, and whether he thought the season’s length is fine or if it should be shortened.
Andre Drummond (Detroit Pistons – Center): HoopHeadsNorth.com asked Andre Drummond what he was looking forward to most about NBA All-Star Weekend, and what he had prepared for the Slam Dunk contest on the Saturday night. Drummond also gace his thoughts on Zach LaVine, and about his memories of first meeting Kobe Bryant.
Jimmy Butler (Chicago Bulls – Guard/Forward): On grit & grind, and what the Chicago Bulls need to do to get back to winning ways. Butler was asked about his thoughts on the Boston Celtics’ style of play. He also spoke about enjoying NBA All-Star Weekend, an what Kobe Bryant means to the game of basketball.
Paul George (Indiana Pacers – Guard/Forward): The strength and inspiration his Mother provided, as he was recovering and rehabbing from his gruesome leg injury during the Summer 2014 USA Basketball scrimmage in Las Vegas.
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