Rising Stars Challenge

Basketball all-star game for 1st and 2nd year NBA players and G League players

The Rising Stars Challenge is a basketball exhibition game held by the National Basketball Association (NBA) on the Friday before the annual All-Star Game as part of the All-Star Weekend and is intended to showcase young and rising players in the league (mainly rookies and second-year players). Being sponsored by Panini Group, the event is also known as Panini Rising Stars.[1]

The current format used since 2022 includes rookie and sophomore NBA players and NBA G League players selected by the NBA's assistant coaches and league office. Former NBA players, designated as "honorary coaches", draft players for their respective teams, where they play in a single-elimination tournament to reach a Final Target Score in each game.[2]

History

Carmelo Anthony receiving an alley-oop during the 2004 Rookie Challenge game.

Rookie Challenge (1994–2011)

The Rookie Challenge, established in 1994, was originally competed by two randomly selected teams composed entirely of first-year players. This format was continued until 1996, when it was changed to pit rookie teams of both the Eastern and the Western Conference against each other. In 1999, the game was cancelled as a result of the NBA lockout. Since the 1998 rookie class did not compete that year, the game was revamped and featured a team of standout first-year players ('rookies') against a team of standout second-year players ('sophomores').

Rising Stars Challenge (2012–2021)

The format of the game and name was changed to the Rising Stars Challenge in 2012. For 2012 and 2013, the format was changed to having two teams drafted by Basketball Hall of Famers Charles Barkley (Team Chuck) and Shaquille O'Neal (Team Shaq).[3] In 2014, the two teams were drafted by Chris Webber (Team Webber) and Grant Hill (Team Hill). The game format changed in 2015 to Team USA vs Team World, where each team should choose at least three Rookies and three Sophomores, and the squad of each team should have four back courts, four front courts and two swingmen.

Unlike regular NBA games, the game was divided into two twenty-minute halves plus multiple five-minute overtime periods, similar to men's college basketball. The participating players were chosen by voting among the league's assistant coaches. In the game, players wear their respective regular team uniforms, except for 2009, in which players wore fan-designed jerseys. The head coaches of the two teams are the lead assistant coaches of the NBA All-Star Game coach. Starting in 2009, two active NBA players were added to the game coaching staffs.

Tournament-style format (2022–present)

The format was then changed again in 2022. 28 players are selected: 12 rookies, 12 sophomores, and 4 NBA G League Ignite players. They will be drafted into four teams of seven, which are led and coached by members of the NBA 75th Anniversary Team via a draft, in commemoration of the NBA's 75th anniversary season. The coaches include: Rick Barry, Gary Payton, Isiah Thomas and James Worthy. The format itself is now a tournament, with a Final Target Score for each round: 50 points for the semifinals, and 25 points for the finals, for a total of 75 points total for the team that wins the tournament, another nod to the NBA's 75th anniversary.[2]

The format was slightly altered in 2023. 28 players are still selected, but the pool now consists of 21 NBA rookies and sophomores, and 7 NBA G League players (not just limited to NBA G League Ignite). The Final Target Score for the semifinal games was lowered from 50 to 40. In 2023, the 21 NBA players were drafted into three teams led by Pau Gasol, Joakim Noah, and Deron Williams, while the 7 NBA G League players form a single team led by Jason Terry.[4] In 2024, the coaches were Pau Gasol, Tamika Catchings, Jalen Rose, and Detlef Schrempf, with Schrempf coaching the G League team.[1]

Past games and rosters

1994 game

The 1994 Rookie Challenge took place on February 12 at the Target Center in Minneapolis. Penny Hardaway was the MVP of the game.

1995 game

The 1995 Rookie Challenge took place on February 11 at the America West Arena in Phoenix.

1996 game

The 1996 Rookie Challenge took place on February 10 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

1997 game

The 1997 Rookie Challenge took place on February 8 at the Gund Arena in Cleveland.

* Did not play due to injury

1998 game

The 1998 Rookie Challenge took place on February 8 at the Madison Square Garden in New York City.

2000 game

The 2000 Rookie Challenge took place on February 11 at the Oakland Arena in Oakland.

* Did not play due to injury

2001 game

The 2001 Rookie Challenge took place on February 10 at the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C.

2002 game

The 2002 Rookie Challenge took place on February 9 at the First Union Center in Philadelphia.

2003 game

The 2003 Rookie Challenge took place on February 8 at the Philips Arena in Atlanta.

February 8
Sophomores 132, Rookies 112

2004 game

The 2004 Rookie Challenge took place on February 13 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

Rookies
Pos. Player Team
SF Carmelo Anthony Denver Nuggets
PF Chris Bosh Toronto Raptors
SG Dwyane Wade Miami Heat
SF LeBron James Cleveland Cavaliers
SF Jarvis Hayes Washington Wizards
PG Kirk Hinrich Chicago Bulls
SF Josh Howard Dallas Mavericks
C Chris Kaman Los Angeles Clippers
PF Udonis Haslem Miami Heat
Head coach: Doug Collins
Assistant coach: A.C. Green
Stoudemire (far right) receiving the MVP award for the 2004 Rookie Challenge game.
Sophomores
Pos. Player Team
PF Carlos Boozer Cleveland Cavaliers
SG Mike Dunleavy Jr. Golden State Warriors
SG Manu Ginóbili San Antonio Spurs
SG Marko Jarić Los Angeles Clippers
PG Ronald Murray Seattle SuperSonics
C Nenê Denver Nuggets
SF Tayshaun Prince Detroit Pistons
PF Amar'e Stoudemire Phoenix Suns
C Yao Ming Houston Rockets
Head coach: Michael Cooper
Assistant coach: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Said to be the most exciting Rookie Challenge in history due to all the highlight-reel dunks. Much of the hype centered on rookie phenoms LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony, who had 33 and 17 points respectively. Amar'e Stoudemire set a then-Rookie Challenge record with 36 points.

2005 game

The 2005 Rookie Challenge took place on February 18 at the Pepsi Center in Denver.

* Did not play due to injury

2006 game

The 2006 Rookie Challenge took place on February 17 at the Toyota Center in Houston.

Rookies
Pos. Player Team
C Andrew Bogut Milwaukee Bucks
C Channing Frye New York Knicks
SF Danny Granger Indiana Pacers
SG Luther Head Houston Rockets
PG Šarūnas Jasikevičius Indiana Pacers
PG Chris Paul New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets
PG Nate Robinson New York Knicks
PF Charlie Villanueva Toronto Raptors
PG Deron Williams Utah Jazz
Head coach: Sidney Lowe
Assistant coach: Elvin Hayes
Sophomores
Pos. Player Team
SF Luol Deng Chicago Bulls
PG T. J. Ford Milwaukee Bucks
SG Ben Gordon Chicago Bulls
PG Devin Harris Dallas Mavericks
C Dwight Howard Orlando Magic
SF Andre Iguodala Philadelphia 76ers
C Nenad Krstić New Jersey Nets
PG Jameer Nelson* Orlando Magic
SF Andrés Nocioni Chicago Bulls
C Emeka Okafor* Charlotte Bobcats
PG Delonte West Boston Celtics
Head coach: Del Harris
Assistant coach: Moses Malone

* Did not play due to injury

February 17
Sophomores 105, Rookies 96

2007 game

The 2007 Rookie Challenge took place on February 16 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Paradise, Nevada.

February 17
Sophomores 155, Rookies 114

2008 game

February 15
Rookies 109, Sophomores 136
Scoring by half: 52-66, 57-70

2009 game

Rookies
Pos. Player Team
F Michael Beasley Miami Heat
G/F Rudy Fernández Portland Trail Blazers
C Marc Gasol Memphis Grizzlies
G Eric Gordon Los Angeles Clippers
C Brook Lopez New Jersey Nets
G O. J. Mayo Memphis Grizzlies
C Greg OdenINJ Portland Trail Blazers
G Derrick Rose Chicago Bulls
G Russell Westbrook Oklahoma City Thunder
Head coach: Kurt Rambis (Los Angeles Lakers)
Assistant coach: Dwyane Wade (Miami Heat)
Sophomores
Pos. Player Team
G Aaron Brooks Houston Rockets
F Wilson Chandler New York Knicks
G/F Kevin Durant Oklahoma City Thunder
F Jeff Green Oklahoma City Thunder
C/F Al Horford Atlanta Hawks
F Luis Scola Houston Rockets
F Al Thornton Los Angeles Clippers
G Rodney Stuckey Detroit Pistons
F Thaddeus Young Philadelphia 76ers
Head coach: John Kuester (Cleveland Cavaliers)
Assistant coach: Dwight Howard (Orlando Magic)

^INJ Greg Oden was unable to participate due to injury.[5]


February 13
9:00 p.m.
Recap
Boxscore
Rookies 116, Sophomores 122
Scoring by half: 61–58, 55–64
Pts: Michael Beasley 29
Rebs: Marc Gasol 8
Asts: Derrick Rose 7
Pts: Kevin Durant 46
Rebs: Durant, Chandler 7 each
Asts: Rodney Stuckey 9
US Airways Center, Phoenix, Arizona
Attendance: 16,362
Referees:
  • #56 Mark Ayotte
  • #64 Eli Roe
  • #42 Eric Lewis

2010 game

Rookies
Pos. Player Team
F/C DeJuan Blair San Antonio Spurs
F Omri Casspi Sacramento Kings
G Stephen Curry Golden State Warriors
G Tyreke Evans Sacramento Kings
G Jonny Flynn Minnesota Timberwolves
F Taj Gibson Chicago Bulls
G James Harden Oklahoma City Thunder
G Brandon Jennings Milwaukee Bucks
F Jonas Jerebko Detroit Pistons
Head coach: Adrian Dantley (Denver Nuggets)
Assistant coach: Kevin Durant (Oklahoma City Thunder)
Sophomores
Pos. Player Team
F Michael Beasley Miami Heat
C Marc Gasol Memphis Grizzlies
F Danilo Gallinari New York Knicks
G Eric Gordon Los Angeles Clippers
C Brook Lopez New Jersey Nets
F/C Kevin Love Minnesota Timberwolves
G O. J. Mayo Memphis Grizzlies
G Anthony MorrowREP Golden State Warriors
G Derrick RoseDNP Chicago Bulls
G Russell Westbrook Oklahoma City Thunder
Head coach: Patrick Ewing (Orlando Magic)
Assistant coach: Chris Bosh (Toronto Raptors)

^DNP Derrick Rose was excused from the Rookie Challenge in consideration of being named to the All-Star Game and his participation in the Skills Challenge.[6]
^REP Anthony Morrow was named as a replacement for Derrick Rose.[6]

February 12
9:00 p.m. ET
Boxscore
Rookies 140, Sophomores 128
Scoring by half: 67–55, 73–73
Pts: Tyreke Evans 26
Rebs: DeJuan Blair 23
Asts: Brandon Jennings 8
Pts: Russell Westbrook 40
Rebs: Beasley, Lopez 7 each
Asts: O. J. Mayo 10
American Airlines Center, Dallas
Attendance: 19,200
Referees:
  • #67 John Goble
  • #65 Sean Wright
  • #60 David Guthrie

2011 game

Rookies
Pos. Player Team
G Eric Bledsoe Los Angeles Clippers
C DeMarcus Cousins Sacramento Kings
F Derrick Favors New Jersey Nets
G Landry Fields New York Knicks
F Blake Griffin Los Angeles Clippers
G Wesley Johnson Minnesota Timberwolves
C Greg Monroe Detroit Pistons
G Gary Neal San Antonio Spurs
G John Wall Washington Wizards
Head coach: Mike Budenholzer (San Antonio Spurs)
Assistant coach: Amar'e Stoudemire (New York Knicks)
Assistant coach: Kevin McHale
Sophomores
Pos. Player Team
C DeJuan Blair San Antonio Spurs
G Stephen Curry Golden State Warriors
G Tyreke EvansINJ Sacramento Kings
G DeMar DeRozan Toronto Raptors
F Taj Gibson Chicago Bulls
G James HardenREP Oklahoma City Thunder
G Jrue Holiday Philadelphia 76ers
F Serge Ibaka Oklahoma City Thunder
G Brandon Jennings Milwaukee Bucks
G Wesley Matthews Portland Trail Blazers
Head coach: Lawrence Frank (Boston Celtics)
Assistant coach: Carmelo Anthony (New York Knicks)
Assistant coach: Steve Kerr

^INJ Tyreke Evans was unable to participate due to injury.[7]
^REP James Harden was named Tyreke Evans' replacement.[7]

February 18
9:00 p.m. ET
Boxscore
Rookies 148, Sophomores 140
Scoring by half: 71–69, 77–71
Pts: DeMarcus Cousins 33
Rebs: DeMarcus Cousins 14
Asts: John Wall 22
Pts: James Harden 30
Rebs: DeJuan Blair 15
Asts: Stephen Curry 8
Staples Center, Los Angeles
Attendance: 17,163
Referees:

2012 game

Shortly before the draft for the rosters, Norris Cole and Jeremy Lin were added to the original player pool.[8] A few days before the game, Tiago Splitter was injured and was replaced by Derrick Favors.[8][9] Lin played only nine minutes in the game, at his request, due to exhaustion from his rise to stardom that month.[10]

Team Shaq
Round Pick Pos. Player Team R/S
1 1 F Blake Griffin Los Angeles Clippers Sophomore
2 3 G Jeremy Lin New York Knicks Sophomore
3 5 G Ricky Rubio Minnesota Timberwolves Rookie
4 7 F/C Greg Monroe Detroit Pistons Sophomore
5 9 F Markieff Morris Phoenix Suns Rookie
6 11 G Kemba Walker Charlotte Bobcats Rookie
7 13 G Landry Fields New York Knicks Sophomore
8 15 G Norris Cole Miami Heat Rookie
Draw G Brandon Knight Detroit Pistons Rookie
Draw F Tristan Thompson Cleveland Cavaliers Rookie
Co-head Coach: Ron Adams (Chicago Bulls)
Co-head Coach: Steve Kerr
General Manager: Shaquille O'Neal
Team Chuck
Round Pick Pos. Player Team R/S
1 2 G Kyrie Irving Cleveland Cavaliers Rookie
2 4 C DeMarcus Cousins Sacramento Kings Sophomore
3 6 G/F Paul George Indiana Pacers Sophomore
4 8 F Derrick Williams Minnesota Timberwolves Rookie
5 10 G/F MarShon Brooks New Jersey Nets Rookie
6 12 G John Wall Washington Wizards Sophomore
7 14 F Gordon Hayward Utah Jazz Sophomore
8 16 F/C Tiago SplitterINJ San Antonio Spurs Sophomore
Draw F Kawhi LeonardDNP San Antonio Spurs Rookie
Draw G/F Evan Turner Philadelphia 76ers Sophomore
F Derrick FavorsREP Utah Jazz Sophomore
Co-head Coach: Maurice Cheeks (Oklahoma City Thunder)
Co-head Coach: Mike Fratello
General Manager: Charles Barkley

^INJ Tiago Splitter was unable to participate due to injury.[11]
^DNP Kawhi Leonard did not play due to a strained right calf.[12]
^REP Derrick Favors was named Tiago Splitter's replacement.[11]

February 24
9:00 p.m. ET
Boxscore
Team Shaq 133, Team Chuck 146
Scoring by half: 65–77, 68–69
Pts: Tristan Thompson 20
Rebs: Greg Monroe 10
Asts: Kemba Walker 10
Pts: Kyrie Irving 34
Rebs: DeMarcus Cousins, Evan Turner 11
Asts: Kyrie Irving 9
Amway Center, Orlando, Florida
Attendance: 17,125
Referees:
  • #75 Eric Dalen
  • #68 Marat Kogut
  • #35 Kane Fitzgerald

2013 game

Team Shaq
Round Pick Pos. Player Team R/S
1 1 G Damian Lillard Portland Trail Blazers Rookie
2 3 G Kyrie Irving Cleveland Cavaliers Sophomore
3 5 C Andre DrummondINJ Detroit Pistons Rookie
4 7 G Klay Thompson Golden State Warriors Sophomore
5 9 F Harrison Barnes Golden State Warriors Rookie
6 11 F Chandler Parsons Houston Rockets Sophomore
7 13 G Dion Waiters Cleveland Cavaliers Rookie
8 15 F Michael Kidd-Gilchrist Charlotte Bobcats Rookie
Draw C Tyler Zeller Cleveland Cavaliers Rookie
Draw G Kemba Walker Charlotte Bobcats Sophomore
F Andrew NicholsonREP Orlando Magic Rookie
Head coach: David Fizdale (Miami Heat)
General manager: Shaquille O'Neal
Team Chuck
Round Pick Pos. Player Team R/S
1 2 F/C Anthony Davis New Orleans Hornets Rookie
2 4 F Kenneth Faried Denver Nuggets Sophomore
3 6 F Kawhi Leonard San Antonio Spurs Sophomore
4 8 G Bradley Beal Washington Wizards Rookie
5 10 G Ricky Rubio Minnesota Timberwolves Sophomore
6 12 F/C Tristan Thompson Cleveland Cavaliers Sophomore
7 14 C Nikola Vučević Orlando Magic Sophomore
8 16 G Brandon Knight Detroit Pistons Sophomore
Draw G Isaiah Thomas Sacramento Kings Sophomore
Draw G Alexey Shved Minnesota Timberwolves Rookie
Head coach: Mike Budenholzer (San Antonio Spurs)
General manager: Charles Barkley

^INJ Andre Drummond was unable to participate due to injury.
^REP Andrew Nicholson was named Andre Drummond's replacement.

February 15
9:00 p.m. ET
Boxscore
Team Shaq 135, Team Chuck 163
Scoring by half: 66–90, 69–73
Pts: Kyrie Irving 32
Rebs: Kyrie Irving 6
Asts: Kemba Walker 8
Pts: Kenneth Faried 40
Rebs: Faried, Thompson 10
Asts: Rubio, Thomas 10
Toyota Center, Houston
Attendance: 16,101
Referees:

2014 game

Team Webber
Round Pick Pos. Player Team R/S
1 1 F/C Anthony Davis New Orleans Pelicans Sophomore
2 4 G Michael Carter-Williams Philadelphia 76ers Rookie
3 6 G Tim Hardaway Jr. New York Knicks Rookie
4 8 G Trey Burke Utah Jazz Rookie
5 10 F Jared Sullinger Boston Celtics Sophomore
6 12 F Mason Plumlee Brooklyn Nets Rookie
7 14 G Victor Oladipo Orlando Magic Rookie
Draw C Steven Adams Oklahoma City Thunder Rookie
Draw C Kelly Olynyk Boston Celtics Rookie
Head coach: Rex Kalamian (Oklahoma City Thunder)
General manager: Chris Webber
Team Hill
Round Pick Pos. Player Team R/S
1 2 G Damian Lillard Portland Trail Blazers Sophomore
2 3 G Bradley Beal Washington Wizards Sophomore
3 5 C Andre Drummond Detroit Pistons Sophomore
4 7 F Harrison Barnes Golden State Warriors Sophomore
5 9 F Terrence Jones Houston Rockets Sophomore
6 11 F/G Giannis Antetokounmpo Milwaukee Bucks Rookie
7 13 C Jonas Valančiūnas Toronto Raptors Sophomore
Draw G Dion Waiters Cleveland Cavaliers Sophomore
Draw F/C Pero AntićINJ Atlanta Hawks Rookie
C Miles PlumleeREP Phoenix Suns Sophomore
Head coach: Nate McMillan (Indiana Pacers)
General manager: Grant Hill

^INJ Pero Antić was unable to participate due to injury.
^REP Miles Plumlee was named Pero Antić's replacement.

February 14
9:00 p.m. ET
Boxscore
Team Webber 136, Team Hill 142
Scoring by half: 66–67, 70–75
Pts: Tim Hardaway Jr. 36
Rebs: Anthony Davis 8
Asts: Michael Carter-Williams 9
Pts: Dion Waiters 31
Rebs: Andre Drummond 25
Asts: Dion Waiters 7
New Orleans Arena, New Orleans
Attendance: 14,727
Referees:
  • #70 Brent Barnaky
  • #54 Nick Buchert
  • #34 Kevin Cutler

2015 game

Team World[13]
Pos. Nat. Player Team R/S
C New Zealand Steven AdamsINJ1 Oklahoma City Thunder Sophomore
G/F Greece Giannis Antetokounmpo Milwaukee Bucks Sophomore
F Croatia Bojan Bogdanović Brooklyn Nets Rookie
C Senegal Gorgui Dieng Minnesota Timberwolves Sophomore
G Australia Danté Exum Utah Jazz Rookie
C France Rudy Gobert Utah Jazz Sophomore
F Montenegro Nikola Mirotić Chicago Bulls Rookie
C/F Canada Kelly OlynykINJ3 Boston Celtics Sophomore
G Germany Dennis Schröder Atlanta Hawks Sophomore
F/G Canada Andrew Wiggins Minnesota Timberwolves Rookie
C Bosnia and Herzegovina Jusuf NurkićREP1/OUT Denver Nuggets Rookie
G Australia Matthew DellavedovaREP3 Cleveland Cavaliers Sophomore
F Greece Kostas PapanikolaouREP4 Houston Rockets Rookie
Head coach: Kenny Atkinson (Atlanta Hawks)
Team USA[13]
Pos. Player Team R/S
G Trey Burke Utah Jazz Sophomore
G Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Detroit Pistons Sophomore
G Michael Carter-WilliamsINJ2 Philadelphia 76ers Sophomore
G Zach LaVine Minnesota Timberwolves Rookie
G/F Shabazz Muhammad Minnesota Timberwolves Sophomore
C Nerlens Noel Philadelphia 76ers Rookie
G Victor Oladipo Orlando Magic Sophomore
G Elfrid Payton Orlando Magic Rookie
C/F Mason Plumlee Brooklyn Nets Sophomore
C/F Cody Zeller Charlotte Hornets Sophomore
F Robert CovingtonREP2 Philadelphia 76ers Sophomore
Head coach: Alvin Gentry (Golden State Warriors)

^INJ1 Adams was unable to participate due to injury.[14]
^REP1 Nurkić was named as Adams' replacement.[14]
^INJ2 Carter-Williams was unable to participate due to injuries.
^REP2 Covington was named as Carter-Williams' replacement.
^INJ3 Olynyk was unable to participate due to injury.[14]
^REP3 Dellavedova was named as Olynyk's replacement.[14]
^OUT Nurkić decided to not participate for personal reasons.
^REP4 Papanikolaou was named as Nurkić's replacement.

February 13
9:00 p.m. ET
Boxscore
Team World 121, Team USA 112
Scoring by half: 69–67, 52–45
Pts: Andrew Wiggins 22
Rebs: Rudy Gobert 12
Asts: Dennis Schröder 9
Pts: Oladipo, LaVine 22
Rebs: Mason Plumlee 9
Asts: Oladipo, Burke 4
Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York
Attendance: 15,451
Referees:
  • #73 Tre Maddox
  • #77 Karl Lane
  • #79 Kevin Scott

The World team won against the U.S. 121–112 at the Rising Stars Challenge at All-Star weekend. Canada's Andrew Wiggins scored 22 points, and Rudy Gobert added 18 points, 12 rebounds and three blocks. Brooklyn's Bojan Bogdanovic of Croatia, and Chicago's Nikola Mirotić of Montenegro added 16 points each for the World team. Victor Oladipo of the Orlando Magic and Zach LaVine of the Minnesota Timberwolves led the U.S. team with 22 points each. Andrew Wiggins, the 2014 NBA draft 1st overall pick, won the game's MVP award.[15]

2016 game

To celebrate the first time the NBA holds the All-Star game outside of the US, the game makes the World Team the home team instead of Team USA.

Team USA[16]
Pos. Player Team R/S
G Jordan Clarkson Los Angeles Lakers Sophomore
G Rodney Hood Utah Jazz Sophomore
G Zach LaVine Minnesota Timberwolves Sophomore
C/F Nerlens NoelINJ1 Philadelphia 76ers Sophomore
C Jahlil Okafor Philadelphia 76ers Rookie
F Jabari Parker Milwaukee Bucks Sophomore
G Elfrid Payton Orlando Magic Sophomore
G D'Angelo Russell Los Angeles Lakers Rookie
G Marcus Smart Boston Celtics Sophomore
C Karl-Anthony Towns Minnesota Timberwolves Rookie
G Devin BookerREP1 Phoenix Suns Rookie
Head coach: Larry Drew (Cleveland Cavaliers)
Team World[16]
Pos. Nat. Player Team R/S
F/G Croatia Bojan Bogdanović Brooklyn Nets Sophomore
C Switzerland Clint Capela Houston Rockets Sophomore
G/F Croatia Mario Hezonja Orlando Magic Rookie
C Serbia Nikola Jokić Denver Nuggets Rookie
F Montenegro Nikola MirotićINJ2 Chicago Bulls Sophomore
G Democratic Republic of the Congo Emmanuel Mudiay Denver Nuggets Rookie
G Brazil Raul Neto Utah Jazz Rookie
F/C Latvia Kristaps Porziņģis New York Knicks Rookie
F/C Canada Dwight Powell Dallas Mavericks Sophomore
F/G Canada Andrew Wiggins Minnesota Timberwolves Sophomore
F Canada Trey LylesREP2 Utah Jazz Rookie
Head coach: Italy Ettore Messina (San Antonio Spurs)

^INJ1 Nerlens Noel was unable to participate due to injury.[17]
^REP1 Devin Booker was named as Noel's replacement.[17]
^INJ2 Nikola Mirotić was unable to participate due to injury.[18]
^REP2 Trey Lyles was named as Mirotić's replacement.[18]

February 12
9:00 pm ET
Boxscore
Team USA 157, Team World 154
Scoring by half: 88–79, 69–75
Pts: Zach LaVine 30
Rebs: LaVine, Towns 7
Asts: D'Angelo Russell 7
Pts: Porziņģis, Mudiay 30
Rebs: Dwight Powell 11
Asts: Emmanuel Mudiay 10
Air Canada Centre, Toronto
Attendance: 18,298
Referees:
  • #72 J. T. Orr
  • #52 Scott Twardoski
  • #46 Ben Taylor

Team USA won 157–154 in the highest scoring game in Rising Stars Challenge history.[19] Zach LaVine was named MVP, leading all of the USA team with 30 points while also recording 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Jordan Clarkson, D'Angelo Russell, and Devin Booker all scored over 20 points, with Russell also recording 7 assists. Kristaps Porziņģis and Emmanuel Mudiay led the way for Team World with 30 points each, with Andrew Wiggins also scoring 29 points.

2017 game

Team World[20]
Pos. Nat. Player Team R/S
C Cameroon Joel EmbiidINJ1 Philadelphia 76ers Rookie
G Australia Danté Exum Utah Jazz Sophomore
G The Bahamas Buddy Hield New Orleans Pelicans Rookie
C/F Serbia Nikola Jokić Denver Nuggets Sophomore
F Canada Trey Lyles Utah Jazz Sophomore
G Democratic Republic of the Congo Emmanuel MudiayINJ2 Denver Nuggets Sophomore
G Canada Jamal Murray Denver Nuggets Rookie
F/C Latvia Kristaps Porziņģis New York Knicks Sophomore
F Lithuania Domantas Sabonis Oklahoma City Thunder Rookie
F Croatia Dario Šarić Philadelphia 76ers Rookie
G Spain Álex AbrinesREP1 Oklahoma City Thunder Rookie
C Spain Willy HernangómezREP2 New York Knicks Rookie
Head coach: Mike Brown (Golden State Warriors)


Team USA[20]
Pos. Player Team R/S
G Devin Booker Phoenix Suns Sophomore
G Malcolm Brogdon Milwaukee Bucks Rookie
F Marquese Chriss Phoenix Suns Rookie
F Brandon Ingram Los Angeles Lakers Rookie
C Frank Kaminsky Charlotte Hornets Sophomore
C Jahlil Okafor Philadelphia 76ers Sophomore
G D'Angelo Russell Los Angeles Lakers Sophomore
G Jonathon Simmons San Antonio Spurs Sophomore
C Karl-Anthony Towns Minnesota Timberwolves Sophomore
C/F Myles Turner Indiana Pacers Sophomore
Head coach: Jay Larrañaga (Boston Celtics)

^INJ1 Embiid was unable to participate due to a knee injury.[21]
^REP1 Abrines was named as Embiid's replacement.[21]
^INJ2 Mudiay was unable to participate due to a back injury.[22]
^REP2 Hernangómez was named as Mudiay's replacement.[22]

February 17
9:00 pm ET
Boxscore
Team World 150, Team USA 141
Scoring by half: 77–66, 73–75
Pts: Jamal Murray (36)
Rebs: Nikola Jokić (11)
Asts: Jamal Murray (11)
Pts: Frank Kaminsky (33)
Rebs: Karl-Anthony Towns (11)
Asts: Devin Booker (6)

2018 game

Team World[23]
Pos. Nat. Player Team R/S
G Serbia Bogdan Bogdanović Sacramento Kings Rookie
G/F Canada Dillon Brooks Memphis Grizzlies Rookie
C Cameroon Joel Embiid Philadelphia 76ers Sophomore
G The Bahamas Buddy Hield Sacramento Kings Sophomore
F Finland Lauri Markkanen Chicago Bulls Rookie
G Canada Jamal Murray Denver Nuggets Sophomore
G France Frank Ntilikina New York Knicks Rookie
F/C Lithuania Domantas Sabonis Indiana Pacers Sophomore
F Croatia Dario Šarić Philadelphia 76ers Sophomore
G/F Australia Ben Simmons Philadelphia 76ers Rookie
Head coach: Armenia Rex Kalamian (Toronto Raptors)
Team USA[23]
Pos. Player Team R/S
G Lonzo BallINJ2 Los Angeles Lakers Rookie
G Malcolm BrogdonINJ1 Milwaukee Bucks Sophomore
G/F Jaylen Brown Boston Celtics Sophomore
F/C John Collins Atlanta Hawks Rookie
G Kris Dunn Chicago Bulls Sophomore
G/F Brandon Ingram Los Angeles Lakers Sophomore
F Kyle Kuzma Los Angeles Lakers Rookie
G Donovan Mitchell Utah Jazz Rookie
G Dennis Smith Jr. Dallas Mavericks Rookie
F Jayson Tatum Boston Celtics Rookie
F Taurean PrinceREP1 Atlanta Hawks Sophomore
G De'Aaron FoxREP2 Sacramento Kings Rookie
Head coach: Roy Rogers (Houston Rockets)

^INJ1 Malcolm Brogdon was unable to participate due to a leg injury.[24]
^REP1 Taurean Prince was selected as Malcolm Brogdon's replacement.[25]
^INJ2 Lonzo Ball was unable to participate due to a knee injury.[26]
^REP2 De'Aaron Fox was selected as Lonzo Ball's replacement.[27]

February 16
9:00 pm ET
Boxscore
Team World 155, Team USA 124
Scoring by half: 78–59, 77–65
Pts: Buddy Hield 29
Rebs: Domantas Sabonis 11
Asts: Ben Simmons 13
Pts: Jaylen Brown 35
Rebs: Jaylen Brown 10
Asts: Donovan Mitchell 7
Staples Center, Los Angeles
Attendance: 19,060
Referees:

2019 game

Team World[28]
Pos. Nat. Player Team R/S
F United Kingdom OG Anunoby Toronto Raptors Sophomore
C The Bahamas Deandre Ayton Phoenix Suns Rookie
G Serbia Bogdan Bogdanović Sacramento Kings Sophomore
G/F Slovenia Luka Dončić Dallas Mavericks Rookie
G Canada Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Los Angeles Clippers Rookie
F Latvia Rodions Kurucs Brooklyn Nets Rookie
F Finland Lauri Markkanen Chicago Bulls Sophomore
G Nigeria Josh Okogie Minnesota Timberwolves Rookie
G/F Turkey Cedi Osman Cleveland Cavaliers Sophomore
G/F Australia Ben Simmons Philadelphia 76ers Sophomore
Head coach: Wes Unseld Jr. (Denver Nuggets)
Assistant coach: Germany Dirk Nowitzki (Dallas Mavericks)
Team USA[28]
Pos. Player Team R/S
C Jarrett Allen Brooklyn Nets Sophomore
F Marvin Bagley III Sacramento Kings Rookie
G Lonzo BallINJ Los Angeles Lakers Sophomore
F John Collins Atlanta Hawks Sophomore
G De'Aaron Fox Sacramento Kings Sophomore
F/C Jaren Jackson Jr. Memphis Grizzlies Rookie
F Kevin Knox IIREP New York Knicks Rookie
F Kyle Kuzma Los Angeles Lakers Sophomore
G Donovan Mitchell Utah Jazz Sophomore
F Jayson Tatum Boston Celtics Sophomore
G Trae Young Atlanta Hawks Rookie
Head coach: Darvin Ham (Milwaukee Bucks)
Assistant coach: Kyrie Irving (Boston Celtics)

^INJ Lonzo Ball was unable to participate due to a left ankle injury.[29]
^REP Kevin Knox was selected as Lonzo Ball's replacement.[30]

February 15
9:00 pm ET
Boxscore
Team World 144, Team USA 161
Scoring by half: 71–83, 73–78
Pts: Ben Simmons 28
Rebs: Deandre Ayton 8
Asts: Luka Doncic 9
Pts: Kyle Kuzma 35
Rebs: Jayson Tatum 9
Asts: De'Aaron Fox 16
Spectrum Center, Charlotte, North Carolina
Referees:
  • #27 Mitchell Ervin
  • #50 Gediminas Petraitis
  • #51 Aaron Smith

2020 game

Team World[31]
Pos. Nat. Player Team R/S
G Canada Nickeil Alexander-Walker New Orleans Pelicans Rookie
C The Bahamas Deandre AytonINJ3 Phoenix Suns Sophomore
G/F Canada RJ Barrett New York Knicks Rookie
F Canada Brandon Clarke Memphis Grizzlies Rookie
G/F Slovenia Luka Dončić Dallas Mavericks Sophomore
G Canada Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Oklahoma City Thunder Sophomore
F Japan Rui Hachimura Washington Wizards Rookie
G Nigeria Josh Okogie Minnesota Timberwolves Sophomore
G/F Ukraine Svi Mykhailiuk Detroit Pistons Sophomore
C Germany Moritz Wagner Washington Wizards Sophomore
F Italy Nicolò MelliREP3 New Orleans Pelicans Rookie
Head coach: Adrian Griffin (Toronto Raptors)
Team USA[31]
Pos. Player Team R/S
F Miles Bridges Charlotte Hornets Sophomore
G Devonte' Graham Charlotte Hornets Sophomore
C Wendell Carter Jr.INJ1 Chicago Bulls Sophomore
G Tyler HerroINJ2 Miami Heat Rookie
G Ja Morant Memphis Grizzlies Rookie
F Jaren Jackson Jr. Memphis Grizzlies Sophomore
F Zion WilliamsonREP1 New Orleans Pelicans Rookie
G Kendrick Nunn Miami Heat Rookie
F Eric Paschall Golden State Warriors Rookie
F P. J. Washington Charlotte Hornets Rookie
G Trae Young Atlanta Hawks Sophomore
G Collin SextonREP2 Cleveland Cavaliers Sophomore
Head coach: Phil Handy (Los Angeles Lakers)

^INJ1 Wendell Carter Jr. was unable to participate due to a right ankle injury.[31]
^REP1 Zion Williamson was selected as Wendell Carter Jr.'s replacement.[31]
^INJ2 Tyler Herro was unable to participate due to a sore right ankle.[32]
^REP2 Collin Sexton was selected as Tyler Herro's replacement.[32]
^INJ3 Deandre Ayton was unable to participate due to a sore left ankle.[33]
^REP3 Nicolò Melli was selected as Deandre Ayton's replacement.[33]

February 14
9:00 pm ET
Boxscore
Team World 131, Team USA 151
Scoring by half: 81–71, 50–80
Pts: RJ Barrett 27
Rebs: Brandon Clarke 8
Asts: three player 5
Pts: Eric Paschall 23
Rebs: Jaren Jackson Jr. 7
Asts: Trae Young 7
United Center, Chicago
Referees:
  • #54 Ray Acosta
  • #64 Justin Van Duyne
  • #62 JB DeRosa

2021 roster

Due to the downsizing of the All-Star Game due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the NBA All-Star Weekend was not held, and the Rising Stars Challenge was not played. The NBA still named the Rising Stars rosters of first- and second-year players.[34]

Team World[35]
Pos. Nat. Player Team R/S
F Nigeria Precious Achiuwa Miami Heat Rookie
G Canada Nickeil Alexander-Walker New Orleans Pelicans Sophomore
F Israel Deni Avdija Washington Wizards Rookie
G/F Canada RJ Barrett New York Knicks Sophomore
G Argentina Facundo Campazzo Denver Nuggets Rookie
F Canada Brandon Clarke Memphis Grizzlies Sophomore
G Canada Luguentz Dort Oklahoma City Thunder Sophomore
F Japan Rui Hachimura Washington Wizards Sophomore
G France Théo Maledon Oklahoma City Thunder Rookie
G Canada Mychal Mulder Golden State Warriors Sophomore
Team USA[35]
Pos. Player Team R/S
G LaMelo Ball Charlotte Hornets Rookie
G Anthony Edwards Minnesota Timberwolves Rookie
G Tyrese Haliburton Sacramento Kings Rookie
G Tyler Herro Miami Heat Sophomore
F De'Andre Hunter Atlanta Hawks Sophomore
G/F Keldon Johnson San Antonio Spurs Sophomore
G Ja Morant Memphis Grizzlies Sophomore
F Michael Porter Jr. Denver Nuggets Sophomore
F Zion Williamson New Orleans Pelicans Sophomore
C James Wiseman Golden State Warriors Rookie

2022 roster

Team Barry[36]
Pos. Player Team R/S/P
G Cade Cunningham Detroit Pistons Rookie
F Dyson Daniels NBA G League Ignite Prospect
F Evan Mobley Cleveland Cavaliers Rookie
G/F Isaac Okoro Cleveland Cavaliers Sophomore
C Alperen Şengün Houston Rockets Rookie
F Jae'Sean Tate Houston Rockets Sophomore
F Franz Wagner Orlando Magic Rookie
Honorary coach: Rick Barry
Head coach: Bryan Gates (Phoenix Suns)
Team Isiah[36]
Pos. Player Team R/S/P
F/C Precious Achiuwa Toronto Raptors Sophomore
G/F Desmond Bane Memphis Grizzlies Sophomore
F Saddiq Bey Detroit Pistons Sophomore
G Anthony Edwards Minnesota Timberwolves Sophomore
G Tyrese Haliburton Indiana Pacers Sophomore
G Jaden Hardy NBA G League Ignite Prospect
C Isaiah Stewart Detroit Pistons Sophomore
Honorary coach: Isiah Thomas
Head coach: Kevin Young (Phoenix Suns)
Team Payton[36]
Pos. Player Team R/S/P
G LaMelo Ball Charlotte Hornets Sophomore
F Scottie Barnes Toronto Raptors Rookie
G Ayo Dosunmu Chicago Bulls Rookie
G Chris DuarteINJ1 Indiana Pacers Rookie
G Scoot Henderson NBA G League Ignite Prospect
F Jaden McDaniels Minnesota Timberwolves Sophomore
G Davion MitchellINJ2 Sacramento Kings Rookie
F Jonathan KumingaREP1 Golden State Warriors Rookie
G Bones HylandREP2 Denver Nuggets Rookie
Honorary coach: Gary Payton
Head coach: Chris Quinn (Miami Heat)
Team Worthy[36]
Pos. Player Team R/S/P
G Cole Anthony Orlando Magic Sophomore
G/F MarJon Beauchamp NBA G League Ignite Prospect
G Josh Giddey Oklahoma City Thunder Rookie
G Jalen Green Houston Rockets Rookie
C Herbert Jones New Orleans Pelicans Rookie
G Tyrese Maxey Philadelphia 76ers Sophomore
G Jalen Suggs Orlando Magic Rookie
Honorary coach: James Worthy
Head coach: Malik Allen (Miami Heat)

^INJ1 Chris Duarte was unable to participate due to a toe injury.[37]
^REP1 Jonathan Kuminga was selected as Chris Duarte's replacement.[37]
^INJ2 Davion Mitchell was unable to participate due to a hand injury.[38]
^REP2 Bones Hyland was selected as Davion Mitchell's replacement.[38]

 
SemifinalsFinal
 
      
 
 
 
 
Team Isiah50
 
 
 
Team Worthy49
 
Team Isiah20
 
 
 
Team Barry25
 
Team Barry50
 
 
Team Payton48
 

2023 roster

Source:[39]

Coaches

Pau Gasol, Joakim Noah, Deron Williams and Jason Terry

Rookies

Sophomores

NBA G League

Team Pau
Pos. Player Team R/S/P
G Jose Alvarado New Orleans Pelicans Sophomore
F Paolo Banchero Orlando Magic Rookie
F Scottie Barnes Toronto Raptors Sophomore
G Jaden Ivey Detroit Pistons Rookie
G Bennedict Mathurin Indiana Pacers Rookie
F Keegan Murray Sacramento Kings Rookie
G Andrew Nembhard Indiana Pacers Rookie
Honorary coach: Pau Gasol
Head coach: David Adelman
Team Joakim
Pos. Player Team R/S/P
C Jalen DurenINJ1 Detroit Pistons Rookie
F Tari EasonREP1 Houston Rockets Rookie
G Josh Giddey Oklahoma City Thunder Sophomore
G Quentin Grimes New York Knicks Sophomore
F Evan Mobley Cleveland Cavaliers Sophomore
F Jabari Smith Jr. Houston Rockets Rookie
F Jeremy Sochan San Antonio Spurs Rookie
G Jalen Williams Oklahoma City Thunder Rookie
Honorary coach: Joakim Noah
Head coach: Ben Sullivan
Team Deron
Pos. Player Team R/S/P
G Ayo DosunmuREP2 Chicago Bulls Sophomore
G Jalen GreenINJ2 Houston Rockets Sophomore
G AJ Griffin Atlanta Hawks Rookie
G Bones Hyland Los Angeles Clippers Sophomore
C Walker Kessler Utah Jazz Rookie
F Trey Murphy III New Orleans Pelicans Sophomore
C Alperen Şengün Houston Rockets Sophomore
F Franz Wagner Orlando Magic Sophomore
Honorary coach: Deron Williams
Head coach: Damon Stoudamire
Team Jason
Pos. Player Team R/S/P
G Sidy Cissoko G League Ignite Prospect
G Scoot Henderson G League Ignite Prospect
F Mojave King G League Ignite Prospect
F Kenneth Lofton Jr. Memphis Hustle Rookie
G Mac McClung Philadelphia 76ers Sophomore
F Leonard Miller G League Ignite Prospect
G Scotty Pippen Jr. South Bay Lakers Rookie
Honorary coach: Jason Terry
Head coach: Ryan Saunders

^INJ1 Jalen Duren was unable to participate due to injury.[40]
^REP1 Tari Eason was selected as Jalen Duren's replacement.[40]
^INJ2 Jalen Green was unable to participate due to injury.[40]
^REP2 Ayo Dosunmu was selected as Jalen Green's replacement.[40]

 
SemifinalsFinal
 
      
 
 
 
 
Team Pau40
 
 
 
Team Deron25
 
Team Pau25
 
 
 
Team Joakim20
 
Team Joakim40
 
 
Team Jason32
 

2024 roster

Source:[41]

Coaches

Pau Gasol, Tamika Catchings, Jalen Rose and Detlef Schrempf

Rookies

Sophomores

NBA G League

Team Pau
Pos. Player Team R/S/P
F Victor Wembanyama San Antonio Spurs Rookie
F Brandon Miller Charlotte Hornets Rookie
F Jaime Jaquez Jr. Miami Heat Rookie
F Jabari Smith Jr. Houston Rockets Sophomore
G Brandin Podziemski Golden State Warriors Rookie
G Cason Wallace Oklahoma City Thunder Rookie
G Bilal Coulibaly Washington Wizards Rookie
Honorary coach: Pau Gasol
Head coach: Micah Nori (Assistant coach of Timberwolves)
Team Tamika
Pos. Player Team R/S/P
F Paolo Banchero Orlando Magic Sophomore
F Keegan Murray Sacramento Kings Sophomore
G Jaden Ivey Detroit Pistons Sophomore
G Dyson DanielsINJ2 New Orleans Pelicans Sophomore
G Vince Williams Jr.REP2 Memphis Grizzlies Sophomore
G Scoot Henderson Portland Trail Blazers Rookie
G Keyonte George Utah Jazz Rookie
C Jalen Duren Detroit Pistons Sophomore
Honorary coach: Tamika Catchings
Head coach: Elston Turner
Team Jalen
Pos. Player Team R/S/P
F Chet Holmgren Oklahoma City Thunder Rookie
F Dereck Lively II Dallas Mavericks Rookie
F Jeremy SochanREP1 San Antonio Spurs Sophomore
G Jalen Williams Oklahoma City Thunder Sophomore
G Bennedict Mathurin Indiana Pacers Sophomore
G Shaedon SharpeINJ1 Portland Trail Blazers Sophomore
G Jordan Hawkins New Orleans Pelicans Rookie
C Walker Kessler Utah Jazz Sophomore
Honorary coach: Jalen Rose
Head coach: Joe Prunty
Team Detlef
Pos. Player Team R/S/P
F Izan Almansa G League Ignite Prospect
F Matas Buzelis G League Ignite Prospect
F Ron HollandINJ3 G League Ignite Prospect
F Tyler Smith G League Ignite Prospect
F Oscar Tshiebwe Indiana Mad Ants Rookie
F Emoni BatesREP3 Cleveland Charge Rookie
G Mac McClung Osceola Magic Third-year player
G Alondes Williams Sioux Falls Skyforce Sophomore
Honorary coach: Detlef Schrempf
Head coach: Patrick Mutombo

^INJ1 Shaedon Sharpe was unable to participate due to injury.[42]
^REP1 Jeremy Sochan was selected as Shaedon Sharpe's replacement.[42]
^INJ2 Dyson Daniels was unable to participate due to injury.[43]
^REP2 Vince Williams Jr. was selected as Dyson Daniels's replacement.[43]
^INJ3 Ron Holland was unable to participate due to injury.[44]
^REP3 Emoni Bates was selected as Ron Holland's replacement.[44]

 
SemifinalsFinal
 
      
 
 
 
 
Team Jalen40
 
 
 
Team Tamika35
 
Team Jalen25
 
 
 
Team Detlef13
 
Team Detlef41
 
 
Team Pau36
 

Game records

Points

Rebounds

Assists

Steals

Blocks

3 Pointers

Shooting Percentage

  • David Lee, 100% (14–14) (2007)

MVPs

Key
Denotes player who is still active in the NBA
Elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
(L) Player to win the award while on the losing team
Year MVP winner Team played
1994 United States Penny Hardaway (L) Orlando Magic
1995 United States Eddie Jones (L) Los Angeles Lakers
1996 United States Damon Stoudamire Toronto Raptors
1997 United States Allen Iverson Philadelphia 76ers
1998 Lithuania Žydrūnas Ilgauskas Cleveland Cavaliers
2000 United States Elton Brand Chicago Bulls
2001 United States Wally Szczerbiak Minnesota Timberwolves
2002 United States Jason Richardson Golden State Warriors
2003 United States Gilbert Arenas Golden State Warriors (2)
2004 United States Amar'e Stoudemire Phoenix Suns
2005 United States Carmelo Anthony Denver Nuggets
2006 United States Andre Iguodala Philadelphia 76ers (2)
2007 United States David Lee New York Knicks
2008 United States Daniel Gibson Cleveland Cavaliers (2)
2009 United States Kevin Durant Oklahoma City Thunder
2010 United States Tyreke Evans Sacramento Kings
United States DeJuan Blair San Antonio Spurs
2011 United States John Wall Washington Wizards
2012 United States Kyrie Irving Cleveland Cavaliers (3)
2013 United States Kenneth Faried Denver Nuggets (2)
2014 United States Andre Drummond Detroit Pistons
2015 Canada Andrew Wiggins Minnesota Timberwolves (2)
2016 United States Zach LaVine Minnesota Timberwolves (3)
2017 Canada Jamal Murray Denver Nuggets (3)
2018 Serbia Bogdan Bogdanović Sacramento Kings (2)
2019 United States Kyle Kuzma Los Angeles Lakers (2)
2020 United States Miles Bridges Charlotte Hornets
2021 Game was not held due to COVID-19 pandemic
2022 United States Cade Cunningham Detroit Pistons (2)
2023 United States Jose Alvarado New Orleans Pelicans
2024 Canada Bennedict Mathurin Indiana Pacers

Participant players by team

Number Team
23 Cleveland Cavaliers
20 Los Angeles Clippers
18 Vancouver Grizzlies / Memphis Grizzlies
18 Golden State Warriors
17 Chicago Bulls
17 Seattle SuperSonics / Oklahoma City Thunder
16 Philadelphia 76ers
15 Houston Rockets
15 Minnesota Timberwolves
15 New Jersey Nets / Brooklyn Nets
15 Utah Jazz
14 Boston Celtics
14 Denver Nuggets
14 Detroit Pistons
13 Toronto Raptors
13 Sacramento Kings
13 Portland Trail Blazers
12 Charlotte Bobcats / Charlotte Hornets
12 Phoenix Suns
12 San Antonio Spurs
12 Washington Bullets / Washington Wizards
11 Miami Heat
11 New York Knicks
11 Orlando Magic
10 Los Angeles Lakers
10 Milwaukee Bucks
10 Dallas Mavericks
10 Indiana Pacers
7 New Orleans Hornets / New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets / New Orleans Pelicans
6 Atlanta Hawks

See also

  • Sports portal

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External links

  • 2015 Rising Stars Challenge at NBA.com
  • NBA Rising Stars Stats and History at Basketball-reference.com