The 2023 NBA All-Star kicks off in a matter of 3 days and all the excitement is building up. Besides all the best players in the NBA taking on the biggest stage, the young guns will get their chance. The Jordan Rising All-Star will also give a chance for the young players to participate in the weekend. The Rising All-Star will also be taking place at Salt Lake. The format consists of 4 teams will be playing in a knockout tournament.
Over a few years, the young quality of the young talents coming has improved. Players like Luka Doncic, Ja Morant, and Anthony Edwards. Some of the young players have stormed the league within a small period. The tournament will be held on Friday night at the Vivint Arena, Salt Lake, Utah. Players in their first and second years in the NBA will be taking part in the competition. The format has been changed over the years to keep it competitive.
Out of the 4 teams taking part, one team will consist of players from the NBA G League. The remaining 3 teams will comprise players from the first and second years in the league. Those interested will be able to watch the mini-tournament on TNT.
All the players competing at the 2023 NBA rising All-Star
The four teams will be coached by Former NBA All-Stars Pau Gasol, Joakim Noah, and Deron Williams. Sixth Man of the Year Jason Terry will be in charge of the team from the G League. The former All-Stars have drafted their team which consists of a seven-player team. However, Terry will get a team that comprises from the G League and at his discretion form his starting 5.
Deron Williams, Joakim Noah and Pau Gasol drafted their teams today for the 2023 Jordan Rising Stars. Each legend selected seven players from the pool of 21 NBA rookies and sophomores. Jason Terry will lead the team of seven NBA G League players.
The Rising Stars rosters: pic.twitter.com/3OfO7fzSPR
— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) February 7, 2023
Team Pau Gasol
- Paolo Banchero
- Bennedict Mathurin
- Jaden Ivey
- Scottie Barnes
- Jose Alvarado
- Keegan Murray
- Andrew Nembhard
Team Deron Williams
- Franz Wagner
- Alperen Sengun
- Trey Murphy III
- AJ Griffin
- Bones Hyland
- Walker Kessler
- Ayo Dosunmu
Team Joakim Noah
- Evan Mobley
- Josh Giddey
- Jalen Williams
- Jeremy Sochan
- Quentin Grimes
- Jabari Smith Jr.
- Tari Eason
Team Jason Terry
- Sidy Cissoko
- Scoot Henderson
- Mojave King
- Kenneth Lofton Jr.
- Mac McClung
- Leonard Miller
- Scotty Pippen Jr.
It’s going to be a feisty contest between the young guns. No.1 pick Paolo Banchero of the 2022 NBA Draft will be on the lookout for who is having a tremendous season with the Orlando Magic. None of the players can be sidelined, as all show promise of playing at the highest level.