The Charlotte Hornets, owned by a guy by the name of Michael Jordan, were supposed to host the 2017 NBA All-Star Game, but the league pulled it in July 2016 because of a North Carolina newly-passed law that limited discrimination protections for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in the state. However, in May 2017 the NBA awarded the game back to Charlotte for this season after North Carolina rescinded that 2016 law.

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Per usual, the All-Star festivities start Saturday night with the 3-Point Contest and Slam Dunk Contest – the Slam Dunk Contest used to overshadow the All-Star Game itself with legendary performances from the likes of Jordan, Dominique Wilkins, Vince Carter and others. However, the league’s biggest stars now avoid this contest for whatever reason. It has become less about dunking than using props, etc.

The biggest of the four names this year is New York Knicks guard Dennis Smith Jr., who is the +200 favorite after finishing third last season. He’s joined by second-year Atlanta Hawk John Collins (+225) and rookies Miles Bridges (+225) of the Hornets and Hamidou Diallo (+400) of the Oklahoma City Thunder.