The WNBA All-Star teams are set. Washington Mystics forward Elena Delle Donne selected Brittney Griner as the first overall pick in the first-ever WNBA All-Star Selection Special.
The @ATT #WNBAAllStar teams are set! Team @De11eDonne will be wearing white threads and Team @_ajawilson22 will be sporting red🏀 pic.twitter.com/wVJiX9h6ko
— WNBA (@WNBA) July 24, 2019
The WNBA All-Star Draft was held on live TV for the first time Tuesday night. The Las Vegas Aces will host the 16th edition of the WNBA All-Star Game.
All-Star Friday night will return for the first time since 2006. Players will compete in a Skills Challenge and 3-Point Contest.
Donne and Las Vegas Aces forward A’ja Wilson were named captains as a result of receiving the most fan votes. Due to an ankle injury Wilson will not play. Napheesa Collier, Minnesota Lynx rookie will replace Wilson.
The All-Star Game will take place on Saturday, July 27.
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