The NBA announced today Phoenix Suns sophomore guard Devin Booker and rookie forward Marquese Chriss have both been selected to play for the U.S. Team in the BBVA Compass Rising Stars Challenge on Friday, Feb. 17, at NBA All-Star 2017 in New Orleans.
“No surprise either one of you,” General Manager Ryan McDonough said to the Rising Stars. “Proud of you guys. Congratulation to both you guys.”
Booker earns the honor by averaging 20.6 points this season, second-highest among all first- and second-year players in the NBA. The 20-year-old has an active streak of 10 consecutive games scoring at least 20 points, averaging 27.