Despite being one of the youngest teams in the league, just one member of the Atlanta Hawks was named to the NBA Rising Stars Game on Friday. The annual contest features the brightest rookies and sophomores in a USA vs. International format. Ten rising stars are picked for both teams. The full roster is below.
Luka Doncic, Zion Williamson and Trae Young headline NBA Rising Stars Game at All-Star Weekend in Chicago. Rosters here: pic.twitter.com/9kUBC3lFqG
There has been much debate about the snubs and selections, with Jaxson Hayes and Matisse Thybulle both going public with their displeasure of being left out.