Kemba Walker will be missing out on the All-Star festivities this year for the first time in five seasons. Nonetheless, this hasn't stopped him from joining in on the fun as he issued a challenge to a couple of his Boston Celtics teammates in Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.

When Walker learned that both Tatum and Brown are taking part in the 3-Point Contest, he refused to take sides. Walker, however, was adamant about the fact that at least one of them has to bring the trophy to Boston:

Kemba Walker has a point here. The Celtics' chances of coming away with a win in the 3-Point Contest are far greater than that of opposing teams. After all, they're one of only two sides that will have two representatives in the exhibition with the second being the Utah Jazz.

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After Devin Booker pulled out of the All-Star weekend due to injury, Mike Conley was named as his replacement. Conley also took over Booker's spot in the competition, joining teammate Donovan Mitchell as one of the other participants.

It's going to be anything but a walk in the park for the Celtics stars, though. Not only do they have to go up against Utah's formidable backcourt duo, but their 3-point shooting acumen will also be put to the test against first-time All-Star Zach LaVine. Oh, and there's this other dude that also decided to make an appearance in the contest. Not sure if you've heard of him, but the guy goes by the name Stephen Curry.