2009 All-Star Skills Challenge participants

A new PlayStation Skills Challenge champion will be crowned as the New Jersey Nets’ Devin Harris, the Orlando Magic’s Jameer Nelson,  the  San Antonio Spurs’ Tony Parker and the Chicago Bulls’ Derrick Rose will take the floor on Feb. 14, as part of NBA All-Star Saturday Night at US Airways Center in Phoenix.

My initial prediction is that Jameer Nelson will win it.

Why? Because he has the most to prove.

This is the season that Nelson put himself on the map. He has faced years of doubt and was often considered to be more suitable as a backup than a starter.

Devin Harris is having a breakout season too. But he hasn’t faced years orf criticism and doubt like Nelson has.

Rose and Parker can win it, too. If they want.

Anyone can take it. But even though it’s a minor event I bet Nelson wants it the most.

Author: Inside Hoops

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