Welcome to NBA All-Star Weekend, everyone! After taking a sabbatical in Tampa last year, the Toronto Raptors are once again represented on all three nights of this year’s festivities, starting tonight with the Rising Stars challenge.
As always, both rookies and sophomores will be represented in the Rising Stars challenge, meaning we’ll have the chance to cheer on two Toronto Raptors, Scottie Barnes and Precious Achiuwa, tonight.
But! Things are actually looking a little different this year. Instead of pitting rookies against sophomores or USA against the world, this year’s Rising Stars challenge will play out in a tournament format, and will include up-and-comers from the G-League Ignite team, as well.