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Return of the Roar: Checking in from All-Star Weekend

Feb 19, 2023, 12:00 PM

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - FEBRUARY 17: Domantas Sabonis of the Sacramento Kings looks on during the Jo...

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On the latest edition of Return of the Roar podcast, Chris Watkins and Frankie Cartoscelli checked in from Salt Lake City, Utah, while they cover NBA All-Star Weekend!

Chris and Frankie looked back at Friday night’s Rising Stars Game that included Sacramento Kings rookie Keegan Murray, broke down what they have experienced thus far during the weekend, shared their thoughts on Kevin Huerter’s performance in the 3-Point Contest, applauded Mac McClung for delivering in a big way during the Slam Dunk Contest, and much more.

Also: What can we expect from De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis during Sunday’s All-Star Game?

Topics Discussed:

  • What is it like to cover NBA All-Star Weekend in person?
  • The Rising Stars Game needed more Keegan Murray
  • Kevin Huerter falls short in a big way during the 3-Point Contest
  • The Skills Challenge needs to be changed–also, bring back Shooting Stars!
  • Watching the Slam Dunk Contest in person was electric
  • Will De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis have some big moments in the All-Star Game?

The Return of the Roar podcast is a Sacramento Kings podcast hosted by Kings beat writer Frankie Cartoscelli and digital content producer Chris Watkins for Sactown Sports 1140.

Click here for more episodes of the Return of the Roar podcast.

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