NEW ORLEANS - 76ers rookies Dario Saric and Joel Embiid made their introduction to the NBA's all-star weekend a memorable affair.
Saric stood out at small forward in the Rising Stars Challenge on Friday. The rookie also had a blast Saturday as an honorary coach in the NBA Cares Special Olympics basketball game.
A bone bruise and a minor tear to the meniscus in his left knee kept Embiid out of the Rising Stars and skills challenges. However, the rookie center had an enjoyable weekend, socializing and networking. There were pictures on Twitter of him with NBA great Michael Jordan and rap artist A$AP Ferg, among others.