Photos: Hawks, celebrities and more at NBA’s All-Star weekend

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Photos: Hawks, celebrities and more at NBA’s All-Star weekend

Photos from the skills and slam dunk competition on Feb. 16, 2019 in Charlotte.

John Collins of the Hawks wears aviation gear and goes up over a model airplane for a dunk during the slam dunk contest the NBA's All-Star weekend Saturday night. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Hawks forward John Collins competes in the slam dunk contest at NBA All-Star weekend in Charlotte. Scott Cunningham / Special to the AJC

Collins grabbed the side of the backboard with his left hand and slammed with his right hand. Scott Cunningham / Special to the AJC

Hawks forward John Collins competes in the slam dunk contest at NBA All-Star weekend in Charlotte. Scott Cunningham / Special to the AJC

Hawks forward John Collins competes in the slam dunk contest at NBA All-Star weekend in Charlotte. Scott Cunningham / Special to the AJC

Collins was third after the first round. Scott Cunningham / Special to the AJC

On his second dunk, Collins paid tribute to North Carolina’s history of flight. He positioned a large model of the Wright Brothers airplane under the basket. He then donned a leather hat, goggles and white scarf. Scott Cunningham / Special to the AJC

Collins jumped over the airplane model for a tomahawk dunk. Scott Cunningham / Special to the AJC

Collins completes his dunk. The Thunder’s Hamidou Diallo defeated the Knicks’ Dennis Smith Jr. in the final. Scott Cunningham / Special to the AJC

The Hawks' Trae Young (left) competes against the player he was traded for, Luka Doncic of the Mavs. Scott Cunningham / Special to the AJC

Trae Young of the Hawks got to showcase his talents Saturday night at NBA All-Star weekend. Scott Cunningham / Special to the AJC

The Hawks' Trae Young unleashes the shot that edged Luka Doncic. Scott Cunningham / Special to the AJC

The Hawks' Trae Young (left) shakes hands with Luka Doncic of the Mavs. Scott Cunningham / Special to the AJC

Hawks rookie Trae Young waits to compete Saturday night. Scott Cunningham / Special to the AJC

Trae Young of the Hawks goes up for a shot. Scott Cunningham / Special to the AJC

The Hawks'; Trae Young finished second, behind Boston's Jayson Tatum. Scott Cunningham / Special to the AJC

Atlanta Hawks Trae Young participates during the NBA All-Star skills session basketball contest, Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - FEBRUARY 16: Guy Fieri, TV personality, laughs with rapper Fat Joe during the Taco Bell Skills Challenge as part of the 2019 NBA All-Star Weekend at Spectrum Center on February 16, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - FEBRUARY 16: Spike Lee (L), film director, watches play alongside rapper 2 Chainz (R) during the Taco Bell Skills Challenge as part of the 2019 NBA All-Star Weekend at Spectrum Center on February 16, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Former NBA player Julius Erving sits on the court watching the NBA All-Star skills session basketball contest, Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Boston Celtics Jayson Tatum celebrates winning the NBA All-Star skills session basketball contest, Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Former NBA player Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, center, speaks with Dominque Wilkins, left, as former player Bill Russell is seen at right, during the NBA All-Star skills session basketball contest, Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Actor Chris Tucker, left, speaks with a fan at court side during the NBA All-Star 3-Point contest, Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

CHARLOTTE, NC - FEBRUARY 16: Karl-Anthony Towns, Allie LaForce, and Ludacris speak during the 2019 State Farm All-Star Saturday Night at Spectrum Center on February 16, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jeff Hahne/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NC - FEBRUARY 16: Jamie Foxx attends the 2019 State Farm All-Star Saturday Night at Spectrum Center on February 16, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jeff Hahne/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NC - FEBRUARY 16: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (L) and Dr. J attend the 2019 State Farm All-Star Saturday Night at Spectrum Center on February 16, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jeff Hahne/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NC - FEBRUARY 16: Gucci Mane (L) and Keyshia Ka'Oir attend the 2019 State Farm All-Star Saturday Night at Spectrum Center on February 16, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jeff Hahne/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NC - FEBRUARY 16: 2 Chainz attends the 2019 State Farm All-Star Saturday Night at Spectrum Center on February 16, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jeff Hahne/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NC - FEBRUARY 16: Shaquille O'Neal attends the 2019 State Farm All-Star Saturday Night at Spectrum Center on February 16, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jeff Hahne/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - FEBRUARY 16: Trae Young #11 of the Atlanta Hawks participates during the Taco Bell Skills Challenge as part of the 2019 NBA All-Star Weekend at Spectrum Center on February 16, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - FEBRUARY 16: Dwayne Wade (R) and wife Gabrielle Union-Wade (L) look on during the MTN DEW 3-Point Contest as part of the 2019 NBA All-Star Weekend at Spectrum Center on February 16, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - FEBRUARY 16: Dennis Smith, Jr. #5 of the New York Knicks attempts a dunk during the AT&T Slam Dunk as part of the 2019 NBA All-Star Weekend at Spectrum Center on February 16, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Atlanta Hawks John Collins heads to the hoop during the NBA All-Star Slam Dunk contest, Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

New York Knicks Dennis Smith Jr. heads to the hoop during the NBA All-Star Slam Dunk contest, Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Charlotte Hornets Miles Bridges heads to the hoop during the NBA All-Star Slam Dunk contest, Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - FEBRUARY 16: Hamidou Diallo #6 of the Oklahoma City Thunder dunks over Shaquille O'Neal during the AT&T Slam Dunk as part of the 2019 NBA All-Star Weekend at Spectrum Center on February 16, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - FEBRUARY 16: Shaquille O'Neal reacts as Hamidou Diallo #6 of the Oklahoma City Thunder dunks over him during the AT&T Slam Dunk as part of the 2019 NBA All-Star Weekend at Spectrum Center on February 16, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - FEBRUARY 16: Hamidou Diallo #6 of the Oklahoma City Thunder celebrates with the trophy after winning the AT&T Slam Dunk as part of the 2019 NBA All-Star Weekend at Spectrum Center on February 16, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

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John Collins of the Hawks wears aviation gear and goes up over a model airplane for a dunk during the slam dunk contest the NBA's All-Star weekend Saturday night. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

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