SALT LAKE CITY — Lauri Markkanen's dance card during NBA All-Star Weekend got a little busier Tuesday as the Jazz forward will participate in the league's 3-Point Contest.
Shams Charania with The Athletic first reported Markkanen will shoot alongside some of the biggest names in the league during All-Star Saturday Night at Vivint Arena.
Markkanen, who will start for the Western Conference team in Sunday's All-Star Game, is currently 12th in the league in average 3-pointers made with 3 per game, and 19th overall in 3-point percentage (41.3%).
Boston's Jayson Tatum, Sacramento's Kevin Huerter, Miami's Tyler Herro, Indiana's Tyrese Haliburton and Buddy Hield, Portland's Damian Lillard and Anfernee Simons will also take part in the event.
Markkanen won't be the only player representing the Jazz on All-Star Saturday night as Jordan Clarkson, Walker Kessler and Collin Sexton will all participate in the Skills Challenge.
