The NBA's All-Star Weekend kicked off Friday with the Rising Stars event, featuring a twist: the winner of the tournament featuring first- and second-year NBA players (plus a G League representative) advances to participate in Sunday's All-Star Game.
We'll be grading the competitors in events all weekend, starting with Friday's teams from the Rising Stars showcase. Check back after Saturday's events -- which will feature the skills challenge, three-point contest, and dunk contest -- and then on Sunday when the All-Star Game takes center stage with a new four-team format.
RISING STARS
The team selected and co-coached by Naismith Hall of Famer Chris Mullin will advance to Sunday's NBA All-Star Game with WNBA legend Candace Parker taking over as honorary GM of what will become Team Candace.