The NBA's All-Star Weekend kicked off Friday with the Rising Stars event, featuring a twist: The winner of the four-team mini-tournament of first- and second-year NBA players (plus one G League squad) advances to participate in Sunday's All-Star Game.
We'll grade the competitors in events all weekend, starting with Friday's teams from the Rising Stars showcase. Check back after Saturday's events -- which feature the skills challenge, three-point contest, and dunk contest -- and then Sunday when the All-Star Game takes center stage with a new revamped format.
RISING STARS
Team C, selected and co-coached by Naismith Basketball 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.