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D-League All-Star day to include 905ers Suggs (3-point shootout) and Jordan (dunk contest); Patterson to judge

Ronald Roberts has some company for the D-League All-Star event.

Ronald Roberts is going to have some company at Ricoh Colisseum on Saturday, February 13. Raptors 905 teammates Scott Suggs and John Jordan will also be representing the host team at the D-League’s portion of All-Star weekend. The events tip off at 1:30 p.m. on NBA TV.

Roberts was voted as an All-Star by the coaches last week, at which time Raptors Republic confirmed a report that Suggs would participate in the 3-Point Shootout. Jordan, just acquired Tuesday, will participate in the Slam Dunk Contest, an event that usually rivals the NBA’s version. Here is a full list of the day’s participants:

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Toronto Raptors forward Patrick Patterson will judge the dunk contest along with Jordan Clarkson and Seth Curry. And yes, it does suck that Roberts isn’t dunking, but as he’s told Raptors Republic repeatedly when we’ve pleaded with him to change his mind, he’s told himself his next dunk contest will be the NBA version.

That’s not to say this won’t be a great showcase. Threatt is a monster and the defending champion, Tokoto can fly, and the 5-foot-10 Jordan gets to introduce himself to Mississauga fans in a major way. Look at this!

The pick here, though, is D.J. Stephens. Not only has he thrown down a ton against the 905, he’s quickly earned a reputation as one of the most exciting open-court players in the league.

If you’re skeptical that this will be good because it’s the D-League, here’s last year’s event.

On the shooting side, Fredette may be the favorite on reputation, but our nod goes to Suggs. Comfort might matter some in these events, and he’ll have ample opportunity to get accustomed to the Ricoh sight-lines in the week leading up to the event. But don’t sleep on Ingram, the 2010 winner of the event, either.