Ball+Bridges turn down All Star invites

[bLACKpANTHER]

Ball was invited to compete in the Skills Challenge and Bridges in the Dunk Contest.
Both declined offers (as well as Anthony Edwards and Jaylen Brown)

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Charlotte Hornets rookie sensation LaMelo Ball turned down an invitation to participate in the Skills Challenge, sources said. With no Rising Stars Game this year, Ball’s presence was a long shot.

https://sports.yahoo.com/how-zion-williamson-can-provided-a-necessary-jolt-leading-up-to-sundays-all-star-game-174843965.html?ncid=twitter_yahoosport_dw14wrbb51g

[rippadonn]

Lolz.

Focus.

Vote next time.

[bLACKpANTHER]

huh?

I'm sure they turned it down so they can chill out and rest + not risk being exposed.

Just think, If there is some sort of 'outbreak' at the AllStar event - all the best players from every team will be put into protocol and we will have a few weeks of a star-less league.

[TheWiz]

Wise men. They've been going at a crazy pace. These guys are tired. They need a break for the 2nd half of the season and shouldnt risk COVID.

[Shocker]

All those alley oop slams take it at of you.  Let em rest