NBA ALL-STAR WEEKEND PREDICTIONS

NBA All-Star Weekend is set to begin tonight in New Orleans, Louisiana. There are so many events I'm look forward to, but personally I can't wait to see the interaction between Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant. Head Coach Steve Kerr has already hinted at the possibility of playing his four Warriors players alongside Westbrook. Guess I'll have to wait until Sunday to see how that goes, but until then are my predictions for the upcoming events:

BBVA Compass Rising Stars Challenge Friday, Feb. 17, 9:00pm ET

• U.S. Team Roster def. World Team Roster, Karl-Anthony Towns MVP

Taco Bell Skills Challenge (First Event) Saturday, Feb. 18, 8:00pm ET

1. Kristaps Porzingis, New York Knicks
2. DeMarcus Cousins, Sacramento Kings
3. Anthony Davis, New Orleans Pelicans
4. Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets (replacing Joel Embiid)
5. Isaiah Thomas, Boston Celtics - Winner
6. Gordon Hayward, Utah Jazz
7. John Wall, Washington Wizards
8. Devin Booker, Phoenix Suns

JBL Three-Point Contest (Second Event)

1. Klay Thompson, Golden State Warriors
2. Kyle Lowry, Toronto Raptors
3. Eric Gordon, Houston Rockets
4. Kyrie Irving, Cleveland Cavaliers - Winner
5. C.J. McCollum, Portland Trail Blazers
6. Kemba Walker, Charlotte Hornets
7. Wesley Matthews, Dallas Mavericks
8. Nick Young, Los Angeles Lakers

Verizon Slam Dunk Contest (Third Event)

1. Derrick Jones Jr., Phoenix Suns
2. Aaron Gordon, Orlando Magic - Winner
3. Glen Robinson III, Indiana Pacers
4. DeAndre Jordan, Los Angeles Clippers

66th NBA All-Star Game Sunday, Feb. 19, 8:00pm ET

• Western Conference def. Eastern Conference, Russell Westbrook MVP

I do believe that Russell Westbrook will win his third straight All-Star game MVP and will do so in triple-double fashion. Besides the game on Sunday I'm really looking forward to Verizon Slam Dunk Contest. I'm eager to see what Aaron Gordon has in store this year after the epic battle him and Zach Lavine had last year. I hope everyone enjoys the excitement of NBA All-Star Weekend because I know I will.