Brooklyn Nets combo guard Spencer Dinwiddie issued an apology on Twitter after he complained he was not invited to participate in the Skills Challenge for the upcoming All-Star weekend in Chicago.
The other night I was asked about participating in the Skills Challenge and I want to apologize for my comments. If I am given the opportunity again I am confident I could win it again and continue to represent the league and the Nets in positive way.
— Spencer Dinwiddie (@SDinwiddie_25) February 2, 2020
Dinwiddie had initially gone off following the Nets' win over the Chicago Bulls on Friday, venting his frustration and failing to understand how a former champion would not receive a return invite.
The 26-year-old defeated Buddy Hield, Jamal Murray and Lauri Markkanen to win the Skills Challenge back in 2018. Boston Celtics swingman Jayson Tatum won last year after knocking down a half-court shot to defeat Trae Young in the finals.
Although the field for the 2020 Skills Challenge is not yet official, players like Young, Derrick Rose and Bam Adebayo are all thought to be participating.
As for Dinwiddie, he might be just as frustrated not to make the All-Star Game itself. The Los Angeles native is averaging 21.5 points, 6.5 assists and 3.3 rebounds through his first 48 appearances. However, he was not named an Eastern Conference reserve.
Dinwiddie played a vital role in keeping the Nets afloat after Kyrie Irving initially went down with a shoulder impingement in November. Although Dinwiddie was productive in December, his efficiency began to decline. January was arguably his worst month yet, as he posted his lowest true shooting percentage split while his usage rate plummeted.
Despite recent struggles, however, rival executives are “intrigued” to see whether Dinwiddie might be made available via trade prior to the Feb. 6 deadline. Dinwiddie is probably too talented to be merely a rotation player, yet that is exactly what might happen once Kevin Durant returns next season.
Regardless, Spence Dinwiddie clearly wants the masses — and the league — to put some more respect on his name.
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