Julius Randle to replace Anfernee Simons in Three-Point Contest / News - Basketnews.com

Anfernee Simons has suffered an ankle injury that will require additional evaluation and will miss the All-Star Weekend. Knicks forward Julius Randle will replace him the Three-Point Contest.

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Anfernee Simons was named to participate in the NBA All-Star Three-Point Contest but suffered an injury this week, rendering it impossible.

Anfernee Simons

Team:Portland Trail BlazersPosition:SGAge:23Height:193 cmWeight:83 kgBirth place:Florida, United States of AmericaProfileNewsStatistics

New York Knicks star forward Julius Randle is expected to replace the Portland Trail Blazers guard in the competition, Shams Charania from The Athletic writes.

Meanwhile, Simons suffered an ankle injury that requires additional supervision, Charania also writes.

Randle shoots three-pointers at 33.8% this season and is currently in the 122nd spot in the NBA in this category.

Anfernee Simonssprained his ankle and was forced to leave the match at the very end of the third quarter of the match against theWashington Wizards Tuesday night.

Randle is playing his best season in the NBA this year, averaging 24.8 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game. He was named to the All-Star game in the Eastern Conference.

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