Feb 17, 2023; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Team Joakim guard Quentin Grimes (6) shoots over Team Jason Scottie Pippen, Jr. (2) in the 2023 NBA All Star Rising Stars Game at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
New York Knicks starting wing Quentin Grimes was on his way to the Rising Stars title and an MVP run until Jose Alvarado sneaked from behind to steal his thunder.
Alvarado, a New York native, lived up to his monicker “Grand Theft Alvarado” as he stole both the championship and the MVP from Grimes with the winning basket to lift Team Pau Gasol in the riveting finals of the Rising Stars Friday night in Salt Lake City.