Before the Big Show, All-Stars Give New Orleans a Helping Hand

Utah's Deron Williams shows skills, beats New Orleans' Chris Paul in All-Star competition

And One posted 2/17/2008 from sportsillustrated.cnn.com

Deron Williams was flawless and fast. With a nearly perfect run through an obstacle course of dribbling, passing and shooting, Utah's point guard won the Skills Challenge on All-Star Saturday, defeating New Orleans playmaker Chris Paul in the final round.

Paul, West eschew personal All-Star glory and turn focus to New Orleans

And One posted 2/17/2008 from sportsillustrated.cnn.com

There may be no better opportunity for Chris Paul to capitalize on his emerging stardom than here, at his first NBA All-Star weekend. Averaging 20.5 points, 10.9 assists and 2.6 steals, Paul has led the New Orleans Hornets to the top of the powerful Western Conference.

Sophomores Beat Rookies in T-Mobile Rookie Challenge. Gibson Named MVP

Maury posted 2/17/2008 from www.bizofbasketball.com

Age (as young as it still is) beat youth today at the T-Mobile Rookie Challenge as part of the 2008 NBA All-Star Game weekend in New Orleans. Daniel Gibson of the Cavilers set a T-Mobile Rookie Challenge record with 11 3-pointers to lead the Sophomores to a 136-109 victory over the rookies. Gibson earned MVP honors for his performance, receiving six votes. Trail Blazer Brandon Roy ...

Jason Kapono wins 3-point Shootout

Rover found this 2/17/2008 on www.insidehoops.com

It’s 2008 NBA All-Star Weekend, Saturday night, and we’re up to the NBA Three-Point Shootout. Jason Kapono won it last year. Richard Hamilton is up first. He hit 2 shots on the first rack, 4 on the second, 3 on the third, 3 on the fourth, and 4 on the last — but two of his [...]

Pistol Pete's Shot Still Rings Out

Rover found this 2/17/2008 on www.washingtonpost.com

The aura of Pistol Pete Maravich, the basketball impresario who's legend only grew larger after his death, is growing by leaps and bounds this week in New Orleans.