Rising Stars Challenge

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. The players are first- and second-year players selected by the NBA's assistant coaches. Two people designated as "general managers" draft players for the two opposing teams.[1]

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

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'). 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). In 2014, the two teams were drafted by Chris Webber (Team Webber) and Grant Hill (Team Hill). The format of the game and name was changed to the Rising Stars Challenge in 2012. 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.

The game is currently sponsored by Mtn Dew Kickstart. Before 2012, the event was known as the Rookie Challenge, officially named the T-Mobile Rookie Challenge and Youth Jam.

Past games and rosters

2020 game

Further information: 2020 NBA All-Star Game

Team World[2] Pos. Nat. Player Team R/S G Nickeil Alexander-Walker New Orleans Pelicans Rookie C Deandre Ayton^INJ3 Phoenix Suns Sophomore G/F RJ Barrett New York Knicks Rookie F Brandon Clarke Memphis Grizzlies Rookie G/F Luka Dončić Dallas Mavericks Sophomore G Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Oklahoma City Thunder Sophomore F Rui Hachimura Washington Wizards Rookie G Josh Okogie Minnesota Timberwolves Sophomore G/F Svi Mykhailiuk Detroit Pistons Sophomore C Moritz Wagner Washington Wizards Sophomore F Nicolò Melli^REP3 New Orleans Pelicans Rookie Head Coach: Adrian Griffin (Toronto Raptors)

Team USA[2] 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 Herro^INJ2 Miami Heat Rookie G Ja Morant Memphis Grizzlies Rookie F Jaren Jackson Jr. Memphis Grizzlies Sophomore F Zion Williamson^REP1 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 Sexton^REP2 Cleveland Cavaliers Sophomore Head Coach: Phil Handy (Los Angeles Lakers)

^INJ1 Wendell Carter Jr. is unable to participate due to a right ankle injury.[2]
^REP1 Zion Williamson was selected as Wendell Carter Jr.'s replacement.[2]
^INJ2 Tyler Herro is unable to participate due to a sore right ankle.[3]
^REP2 Collin Sexton was selected as Tyler Herro's replacement.[3]
^INJ3 Deandre Ayton is unable to participate due to a sore left ankle.[4]
^REP3 Nicolò Melli was selected as Deandre Ayton's replacement.[4]

TNT

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, Illinois Referees: #54 Ray Acosta #64 Justin Van Duyne #62 JB DeRosa

2019 game

Further information: 2019 NBA All-Star Game

Team World[5] Pos. Nat. Player Team R/S F OG Anunoby Toronto Raptors Sophomore C Deandre Ayton Phoenix Suns Rookie G Bogdan Bogdanović Sacramento Kings Sophomore G/F Luka Dončić Dallas Mavericks Rookie G Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Los Angeles Clippers Rookie F Rodions Kurucs Brooklyn Nets Rookie F Lauri Markkanen Chicago Bulls Sophomore G Josh Okogie Minnesota Timberwolves Rookie G/F Cedi Osman Cleveland Cavaliers Sophomore G/F Ben Simmons Philadelphia 76ers Sophomore Head Coach: Wes Unseld Jr. (Denver Nuggets) Assistant Coach: Dirk Nowitzki (Dallas Mavericks)

Team USA[5] Pos. Player Team R/S C Jarrett Allen Brooklyn Nets Sophomore F Marvin Bagley III Sacramento Kings Rookie G Lonzo Ball^INJ 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^REP 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 is unable to participate due to a left ankle injury.[6]
^REP Kevin Knox was selected as Lonzo Ball's replacement.[7]

TNT

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

2018 game

Further information: 2018 NBA All-Star Game

Team World[8] Pos. Nat. Player Team R/S G Bogdan Bogdanović Sacramento Kings Rookie G/F Dillon Brooks Memphis Grizzlies Rookie C Joel Embiid Philadelphia 76ers Sophomore G Buddy Hield Sacramento Kings Sophomore F Lauri Markkanen Chicago Bulls Rookie G Jamal Murray Denver Nuggets Sophomore G Frank Ntilikina New York Knicks Rookie F/C Domantas Sabonis Indiana Pacers Sophomore F Dario Šarić Philadelphia 76ers Sophomore G/F Ben Simmons Philadelphia 76ers Rookie Head Coach: Rex Kalamian (Toronto Raptors)

Team USA[8] Pos. Player Team R/S G Lonzo Ball^INJ2 Los Angeles Lakers Rookie G Malcolm Brogdon^INJ1 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 Prince^REP1 Atlanta Hawks Sophomore G De'Aaron Fox^REP2 Sacramento Kings Rookie Head Coach: Roy Rogers (Houston Rockets)

^INJ1 Malcolm Brogdon is unable to participate due to a leg injury.[9]
^REP1 Taurean Prince was selected as Malcolm Brogdon's replacement.[10]
^INJ2 Lonzo Ball is unable to participate due to a knee injury.[11]
^REP2 De'Aaron Fox was selected as Lonzo Ball's replacement.[12]

TNT

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, California Attendance: 19,060 Referees: #21 Dedric Taylor #7 Lauren Holtkamp #39 Tyler Ford

2017 game

Further information: 2017 NBA All-Star Game

Team World[13] Pos. Nat. Player Team R/S C Joel Embiid^INJ1 Philadelphia 76ers Rookie G Danté Exum Utah Jazz Sophomore G Buddy Hield New Orleans Pelicans Rookie C/F Nikola Jokić Denver Nuggets Sophomore F Trey Lyles Utah Jazz Sophomore G Emmanuel Mudiay^INJ2 Denver Nuggets Sophomore G Jamal Murray Denver Nuggets Rookie F/C Kristaps Porziņģis New York Knicks Sophomore F Domantas Sabonis Oklahoma City Thunder Rookie F Dario Šarić Philadelphia 76ers Rookie G Álex Abrines^REP1 Oklahoma City Thunder Rookie C Willy Hernangómez^REP2 New York Knicks Rookie Head Coach: Mike Brown (Golden State Warriors)

Team USA[13] 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.[14]
^REP1 Abrines was named as Embiid's replacement.[14]
^INJ2 Mudiay was unable to participate due to a back injury.[15]
^REP2 Hernangómez was named as Mudiay's replacement.[15]

TNT

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)

Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, Louisiana

2016 game

Further information: 2016 NBA All-Star 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 Noel^INJ1 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 Booker^REP1 Phoenix Suns Rookie Head Coach: Larry Drew (Cleveland Cavaliers)

Team World[16] Pos. Nat. Player Team R/S F/G Bojan Bogdanović Brooklyn Nets Sophomore C Clint Capela Houston Rockets Sophomore G/F Mario Hezonja Orlando Magic Rookie C Nikola Jokić Denver Nuggets Rookie F Nikola Mirotić^INJ2 Chicago Bulls Sophomore G Emmanuel Mudiay Denver Nuggets Rookie G Raul Neto Utah Jazz Rookie F/C Kristaps Porziņģis New York Knicks Rookie F/C Dwight Powell Dallas Mavericks Sophomore F/G Andrew Wiggins Minnesota Timberwolves Sophomore F Trey Lyles^REP2 Utah Jazz Rookie Head Coach: 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]

TNT

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, Ontario 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.

2015 game

Further information: 2015 NBA All-Star Game

Team World[20] Pos. Nat. Player Team R/S C Steven Adams^INJ1 Oklahoma City Thunder Sophomore G/F Giannis Antetokounmpo Milwaukee Bucks Sophomore F Bojan Bogdanović Brooklyn Nets Rookie C Gorgui Dieng Minnesota Timberwolves Sophomore G Danté Exum Utah Jazz Rookie C Rudy Gobert Utah Jazz Sophomore F Nikola Mirotić Chicago Bulls Rookie C/F Kelly Olynyk^INJ3 Boston Celtics Sophomore G Dennis Schröder Atlanta Hawks Sophomore F/G Andrew Wiggins Minnesota Timberwolves Rookie C Jusuf Nurkić^REP1^/^OUT Denver Nuggets Rookie G Matthew Dellavedova^REP3 Cleveland Cavaliers Sophomore F Kostas Papanikolaou^REP4 Houston Rockets Rookie Head Coach: Kenny Atkinson (Atlanta Hawks)

Team USA[20] Pos. Player Team R/S G Trey Burke Utah Jazz Sophomore G Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Detroit Pistons Sophomore G Michael Carter-Williams^INJ2 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 Covington^REP2 Philadelphia 76ers Sophomore Head Coach: Alvin Gentry (Golden State Warriors)

^INJ1 Adams was unable to participate due to injury.[21]
^REP1 Nurkić was named as Adams' replacement.[21]
^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.[21]
^REP3 Dellavedova was named as Olynyk's replacement.[21]
^OUT Nurkić decided to not participate for personal reasons.
^REP4 Papanikolaou was named as Nurkić's replacement.

TNT

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.[22]

2014 game

Further information: 2014 NBA All-Star 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 Antić^INJ Atlanta Hawks Rookie — C Miles Plumlee^REP 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.

TNT

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

2013 game

Further information: 2013 NBA All-Star 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 Drummond^INJ 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 Nicholson^REP 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.

TNT

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, Texas Attendance: 16,101 Referees: #66 Haywoode Workman #58 Josh Tiven #60 James Williams

2012 game

Further information: 2012 NBA All-Star Game

Shortly before the draft for the rosters, Norris Cole and Jeremy Lin were added to the original player pool.[23] A few days before the game, Tiago Splitter was injured and was replaced by Derrick Favors.[23][24] Lin played only nine minutes in the game, at his request, due to exhaustion from his rise to stardom that month.[25]

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 Splitter^INJ San Antonio Spurs Sophomore Draw F Kawhi Leonard^DNP San Antonio Spurs Rookie Draw G/F Evan Turner Philadelphia 76ers Sophomore – F Derrick Favors^REP 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.[26]
^DNP Kawhi Leonard did not play due to a strained right calf.[27]
^REP Derrick Favors was named Tiago Splitter's replacement.[26]

TNT

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

2011 game

Further information: 2011 NBA All-Star 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 Evans^INJ Sacramento Kings G DeMar DeRozan Toronto Raptors F Taj Gibson Chicago Bulls G James Harden^REP 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.[28]
^REP James Harden was named Tyreke Evans' replacement.[28]

TNT

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: #53 Mark Lindsay #74 Curtis Blair #45 Brian Forte

2010 game

Further information: 2010 NBA All-Star 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 Morrow^REP Golden State Warriors G Derrick Rose^DNP 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.[29]
^REP Anthony Morrow was named as a replacement for Derrick Rose.[29]

TNT

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

2009 game

Further information: 2009 NBA All-Star 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 Oden^INJ 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.[30]

TNT

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

2008 game

Further information: 2008 NBA All-Star Game

Rookies Pos. Player Team PG Mike Conley Memphis Grizzlies SF Kevin Durant Seattle SuperSonics SG Jeff Green Seattle SuperSonics C Al Horford Atlanta Hawks PF Yi Jianlian Milwaukee Bucks SF Jamario Moon Toronto Raptors SG Juan Carlos Navarro Memphis Grizzlies PF Luis Scola Houston Rockets C Sean Williams New Jersey Nets Head Coach: Darrell Walker Assistant Coach: Bob Pettit

Sophomores Pos. Player Team PF LaMarcus Aldridge Portland Trail Blazers PF Andrea Bargnani Toronto Raptors SG Ronnie Brewer Utah Jazz PG Jordan Farmar Los Angeles Lakers SF Rudy Gay Memphis Grizzlies PG Daniel Gibson Cleveland Cavaliers PF Paul Millsap Utah Jazz PG Rajon Rondo Boston Celtics SG Brandon Roy Portland Trail Blazers Head Coach: Tom Thibodeau Assistant Coach: Willis Reed

February 15

Rookies 109, Sophomores 136

Scoring by half: 52-66, 57-70

New Orleans Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana

2007 game

Further information: 2007 NBA All-Star Game

The 2007 Rookie Challenge took place on Friday, February 16 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.

Rookies Pos. Player Team PF Andrea Bargnani Toronto Raptors PG Jordan Farmar Los Angeles Lakers SG Randy Foye Minnesota Timberwolves PF Jorge Garbajosa Toronto Raptors SF Rudy Gay Memphis Grizzlies PF Paul Millsap Utah Jazz SF Adam Morrison Charlotte Bobcats SG Brandon Roy Portland Trail Blazers SG Marcus Williams New Jersey Nets Head Coach: Mike O'Koren Assistant Coach: Dave Bing

Sophomores Pos. Player Team C Andrew Bogut Milwaukee Bucks C Andrew Bynum Los Angeles Lakers SG Monta Ellis Golden State Warriors PG Raymond Felton Charlotte Bobcats SF Danny Granger Indiana Pacers SG Luther Head Houston Rockets PF David Lee New York Knicks PG Chris Paul New Orleans Hornets PG Deron Williams Utah Jazz Head Coach: Marc Iavaroni Assistant Coach: Oscar Robertson

Final Score: East:150 West: 167

2006 game

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

Rookie Roster:

Player	Team
Andrew Bogut	Milwaukee Bucks
Channing Frye	New York Knicks
Danny Granger	Indiana Pacers
Luther Head	Houston Rockets
Šarūnas Jasikevičius	Indiana Pacers
Chris Paul	New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets
Nate Robinson	New York Knicks
Charlie Villanueva	Toronto Raptors
Deron Williams	Utah Jazz

Head Coach: Sidney Lowe
Assistant Coach: Elvin Hayes

Sophomore Roster:

Player	Team
Luol Deng	Chicago Bulls
T. J. Ford	Milwaukee Bucks
Ben Gordon	Chicago Bulls
Devin Harris	Dallas Mavericks
Dwight Howard	Orlando Magic
Andre Iguodala	Philadelphia 76ers
Nenad Krstić	New Jersey Nets
Jameer Nelson*	Orlando Magic
Andrés Nocioni	Chicago Bulls
Emeka Okafor*	Charlotte Bobcats
Delonte West	Boston Celtics

Head Coach: Del Harris
Assistant Coach: Moses Malone

• Did not play due to injury

2005 game

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

Rookie Roster:

Player	Team
Tony Allen	Boston Celtics
Luol Deng	Chicago Bulls
Devin Harris	Dallas Mavericks
Dwight Howard	Orlando Magic
Andre Iguodala	Philadelphia 76ers
Emeka Okafor**	Charlotte Bobcats
Josh Smith	Atlanta Hawks
Beno Udrih	San Antonio Spurs
Al Jefferson	Boston Celtics

Head Coach: P. J. Carlesimo
Assistant Coach: Alex English

Sophomore Roster:

Player	Team
Carmelo Anthony	Denver Nuggets
Chris Bosh	Toronto Raptors
Udonis Haslem	Miami Heat
Kirk Hinrich	Chicago Bulls
Josh Howard	Dallas Mavericks
LeBron James	Cleveland Cavaliers
Kyle Korver	Philadelphia 76ers
Luke Ridnour	Seattle SuperSonics
Dwyane Wade	Miami Heat

Head Coach: Bob McAdoo
Assistant Coach: Doug Moe

• • Did not play due to injury

2004 game

Stoudemire (far right) receiving the MVP award for the 2004 Rookie Challenge game.

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

Rookie Roster:

Player	Team
Carmelo Anthony	Denver Nuggets
Chris Bosh	Toronto Raptors
Dwyane Wade	Miami Heat
LeBron James	Cleveland Cavaliers
Jarvis Hayes	Washington Wizards
Kirk Hinrich	Chicago Bulls
Josh Howard	Dallas Mavericks
Chris Kaman	Los Angeles Clippers
Udonis Haslem	Miami Heat

Head Coach: Doug Collins
Assistant Coach: A. C. Green

Sophomore Roster:

Player	Team
Carlos Boozer	Cleveland Cavaliers
Mike Dunleavy, Jr.	Golden State Warriors
Manu Ginóbili	San Antonio Spurs
Marko Jarić	Los Angeles Clippers
Ronald Murray	Seattle SuperSonics
Nenê	Denver Nuggets
Tayshaun Prince	Detroit Pistons
Amar'e Stoudemire	Phoenix Suns
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 Rookie Challenge record with 36 points (it has since been broken).

2003 game

The 2003 Rookie Challenge took place February 8 at the Philips Arena in Atlanta.
This was the last time the game was played on a Saturday.

Rookie Roster:

Player	Team
Jay Williams	Chicago Bulls
Gordan Giricek	Orlando Magic
Caron Butler	Miami Heat
Drew Gooden	Memphis Grizzlies
Amar'e Stoudemire	Phoenix Suns
Carlos Boozer	Cleveland Cavaliers
Nene	Denver Nuggets
Marko Jarić	Los Angeles Clippers
Dajuan Wagner	Cleveland Cavaliers

Head Coach: Cotton Fitzsimmons
Assistant Coach: Lou Hudson

Sophomore Roster:

Player	Team
Gilbert Arenas	Golden State Warriors
Tony Parker	San Antonio Spurs
Troy Murphy	Golden State Warriors
Richard Jefferson	New Jersey Nets
Pau Gasol	Memphis Grizzlies
Andrei Kirilenko	Utah Jazz
Jason Richardson	Golden State Warriors
Tyson Chandler	Chicago Bulls
Jamaal Tinsley	Indiana Pacers

Head Coach: Mike Fratello
Assistant Coach: Bob Pettit

2002 game

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

Rookie Roster:

Player	Team
Jason Richardson	Golden State Warriors
Jamaal Tinsley	Indiana Pacers
Pau Gasol	Memphis Grizzlies
Shane Battier	Memphis Grizzlies
Brendan Haywood	Washington Wizards
Željko Rebrača	Detroit Pistons
Tony Parker	San Antonio Spurs
Joe Johnson	Phoenix Suns
Andrei Kirilenko	Utah Jazz

Head Coach: Chuck Daly
Assistant Coach: Darryl Dawkins

Sophomore Roster:

Player	Team
Quentin Richardson	Los Angeles Clippers
Mike Miller	Orlando Magic
Kenyon Martin	New Jersey Nets
Lee Nailon	Charlotte Hornets
Chris Mihm	Cleveland Cavaliers
Marcus Fizer	Chicago Bulls
Darius Miles	Los Angeles Clippers
Desmond Mason	Seattle SuperSonics
Hedo Türkoğlu	Sacramento Kings

Head Coach: Billy Cunningham
Assistant Coach: Bobby Jones

2001 game

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

Rookie Roster:

Player	Team
Marc Jackson	Golden State Warriors
Morris Peterson	Toronto Raptors
Kenyon Martin	New Jersey Nets
Mateen Cleaves	Detroit Pistons
Quentin Richardson	Los Angeles Clippers
Khalid El-Amin	Chicago Bulls
Stephen Jackson	New Jersey Nets
Darius Miles	Los Angeles Clippers
Mike Miller	Orlando Magic

Head Coach: Kevin Loughery
Assistant Coach: Jack Marin

Sophomore Roster:

Player	Team
Elton Brand	Chicago Bulls
Richard Hamilton	Washington Wizards
Lamar Odom	Los Angeles Clippers
Baron Davis	Charlotte Hornets
Steve Francis	Houston Rockets
Shawn Marion	Phoenix Suns
Andre Miller	Cleveland Cavaliers
Wally Szczerbiak	Minnesota Timberwolves
Jason Terry	Atlanta Hawks

Head Coach: Elvin Hayes
Assistant Coach: Phil Chenier

2000 game

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

Rookie Roster:

Player	Team
Andre Miller	Cleveland Cavaliers
Elton Brand	Chicago Bulls
Lamar Odom	Los Angeles Clippers
Steve Francis	Houston Rockets
James Posey	Denver Nuggets
Adrian Griffin	Boston Celtics
Todd MacCulloch	Philadelphia 76ers
Wally Szczerbiak	Minnesota Timberwolves

Head Coach: Al Attles
Assistant Coach: Nate Thurmond

Sophomore Roster:

Player	Team
Dirk Nowitzki	Dallas Mavericks
Paul Pierce	Boston Celtics
Raef LaFrentz	Denver Nuggets
Cuttino Mobley	Houston Rockets
Jason Williams	Sacramento Kings
Mike Bibby	Vancouver Grizzlies
Michael Dickerson	Vancouver Grizzlies
Michael Olowokandi	Los Angeles Clippers
Antawn Jamison**	Golden State Warriors

Head Coach: Bill Russell
Assistant Coach: K. C. Jones

**Did not play due to injury

1998 game

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

East Roster:

Player	Team
Chauncey Billups	Boston Celtics
Derek Anderson	Cleveland Cavaliers
Cedric Henderson	Cleveland Cavaliers
Zydrunas Ilgauskas	Cleveland Cavaliers
Brevin Knight	Cleveland Cavaliers
Tracy McGrady	Toronto Raptors
Ron Mercer	Boston Celtics
Tim Thomas	Philadelphia 76ers
Keith Van Horn	New Jersey Nets

Head Coach: Willis Reed

West Roster:

Player	Team
Kelvin Cato	Portland Trail Blazers
Antonio Daniels	Vancouver Grizzlies
Danny Fortson	Denver Nuggets
Bobby Jackson	Denver Nuggets
Rodrick Rhodes	Houston Rockets
Michael Stewart	Sacramento Kings
Maurice Taylor	Los Angeles Clippers
Alvin Williams	Portland Trail Blazers

Head Coach: Dave DeBusschere

1997 game

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

East Roster:

Player	Team
Ray Allen	Milwaukee Bucks
Marcus Camby	Toronto Raptors
Erick Dampier	Indiana Pacers
Allen Iverson	Philadelphia 76ers
Kerry Kittles	New Jersey Nets
Vitaly Potapenko	Cleveland Cavaliers
Antoine Walker	Boston Celtics
John Wallace	New York Knicks

Head Coach: Red Auerbach

West Roster:

Player	Team
Shareef Abdur-Rahim	Vancouver Grizzlies
Kobe Bryant	Los Angeles Lakers
Derek Fisher	Los Angeles Lakers
Travis Knight	Los Angeles Lakers
Matt Maloney	Houston Rockets
Stephon Marbury**	Minnesota Timberwolves
Steve Nash	Phoenix Suns
Roy Rogers	Vancouver Grizzlies
Samaki Walker**	Dallas Mavericks
Lorenzen Wright	Los Angeles Clippers

Head Coach: Red Holzman

**Did not play due to injury

1996 game

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

East Roster:

Player	Team
Alan Henderson	Atlanta Hawks
Jerry Stackhouse	Philadelphia 76ers
Damon Stoudamire	Toronto Raptors
Bob Sura	Cleveland Cavaliers
Kurt Thomas	Miami Heat
Rasheed Wallace	Washington Bullets
Eric Williams	Boston Celtics
George Zidek	Charlotte Hornets

Head Coach: Bob Lanier

West Roster:

Player	Team
Brent Barry	Los Angeles Clippers
Tyus Edney	Sacramento Kings
Michael Finley	Phoenix Suns
Kevin Garnett	Minnesota Timberwolves
Antonio McDyess	Denver Nuggets
Bryant Reeves	Vancouver Grizzlies
Arvydas Sabonis	Portland Trail Blazers
Joe Smith	Golden State Warriors

Head Coach: Doug Moe

1995 game

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

Green Team Roster:

Player	Team
Brian Grant	Sacramento Kings
Juwan Howard	Washington Bullets
Sharone Wright	Philadelphia 76ers
Eddie Jones	Los Angeles Lakers
Jason Kidd	Dallas Mavericks
Jalen Rose	Denver Nuggets
Anthony Tucker	Washington Bullets
Michael Smith	Sacramento Kings

Head Coach: Al Attles

White Team Roster:

Player	Team
Glenn Robinson	Milwaukee Bucks
Lamond Murray	Los Angeles Clippers
Eric Montross	Boston Celtics
Wesley Person	Phoenix Suns
Khalid Reeves	Miami Heat
Clifford Rozier	Golden State Warriors
Donyell Marshall	Minnesota Timberwolves
Trevor Ruffin	Phoenix Suns

Head Coach: Cotton Fitzsimmons

1994 game

The 1994 Rookie Challenge took place February 12 at the Target Center in Minneapolis. MVP – Anfernee Hardaway

Sensations Roster:

Player	Team
Chris Mills	Cleveland Cavaliers
Jamal Mashburn	Dallas Mavericks
Shawn Bradley	Philadelphia 76ers
Anfernee Hardaway	Orlando Magic
Nick Van Exel	Los Angeles Lakers
Calbert Cheaney	Washington Bullets
P. J. Brown	New Jersey Nets
Popeye Jones	Dallas Mavericks

Head Coach: K. C. Jones

Phenoms Roster:

Player	Team
Toni Kukoč	Chicago Bulls
Dino Rađa	Boston Celtics
Chris Webber	Golden State Warriors
Lindsey Hunter	Detroit Pistons
Isaiah Rider	Minnesota Timberwolves
Antonio Davis	Indiana Pacers
Sam Cassell	Houston Rockets
Bryon Russell	Utah Jazz

Head Coach: Doug Collins

Game records

Points

• Kevin Durant, 46 (2009)
• Kenneth Faried, 40 (2013)
• Russell Westbrook, 40 (2010)
• Tim Hardaway Jr., 36 (2014)
• Amar'e Stoudemire, 36 (2004)
• Jamal Murray, 36 (2017)
• Kyle Kuzma, 35 (2019)
• Jaylen Brown, 35 (2018)
• Kyrie Irving, 34 (2012)

Rebounds

• Andre Drummond, 25 (2014)
• DeJuan Blair, 23 (2010)
• Elton Brand, 21 (2000)
• DeJuan Blair, 15 (2011)
• DeMarcus Cousins, 14 (2011)
• Chris Bosh, 14 (2005)
• Marcus Fizer, 14 (2002)
• Quentin Richardson, 14 (2001)

Assists

• John Wall, 22 (2011)
• Chris Paul, 17 (2007)
• De'Aaron Fox, 16 (2019)
• Ben Simmons, 13 (2018)
• Jordan Farmar, 12 (2008)
• Jamal Murray, 11 (2017)
• Chris Paul, 11 (2006)
• Jamaal Tinsley, 11 (2003)
• Mike Miller, 11 (2002)
• Steve Francis, 11 (2000)
• Damon Stoudamire, 11 (1996)
• Khalid Reeves, 11 (1995)
• Trae Young, 10 (2019)
• Emmanuel Mudiay, 10 (2016)
• Ricky Rubio, 10 (2013)
• Isaiah Thomas, 10 (2013)
• Kemba Walker, 10 (2012)
• O. J. Mayo, 10 (2010)
• Ronald Murray, 10 (2004)
• Jamaal Tinsley, 10 (2002)

Steals

• Chris Paul, 9 (2007)
• Eddie Jones, 6 (1995)
• De'Aaron Fox, 5 (2019)
• Donovan Mitchell, 5 (2018, 2019)
• Jason Richardson, 5 (2003)
• Kenyon Martin, 5 (2002)

Blocks

• Steven Adams, 4 (2014)
• Brook Lopez, 3 (2009)
• Dwight Howard, 3 (2005)

3 Pointers

• Daniel Gibson, 11 (2008)
• Jamal Murray, 9 (2017)
• Frank Kaminsky, 9 (2017)
• Kyrie Irving, 8 (2012)

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
2020	Miles Bridges	Charlotte Hornets
2019	Kyle Kuzma	Los Angeles Lakers
2018	Bogdan Bogdanović	Sacramento Kings
2017	Jamal Murray	Denver Nuggets
2016	Zach LaVine	Minnesota Timberwolves
2015	Andrew Wiggins	Minnesota Timberwolves
2014	Andre Drummond	Detroit Pistons
2013	Kenneth Faried	Denver Nuggets
2012	Kyrie Irving	Cleveland Cavaliers
2011	John Wall	Washington Wizards
2010	Tyreke Evans	Sacramento Kings
	DeJuan Blair	San Antonio Spurs
2009	Kevin Durant	Oklahoma City Thunder
2008	Daniel Gibson	Cleveland Cavaliers
2007	David Lee	New York Knicks
2006	Andre Iguodala	Philadelphia 76ers
2005	Carmelo Anthony	Denver Nuggets
2004	Amar'e Stoudemire	Phoenix Suns
2003	Gilbert Arenas	Golden State Warriors
2002	Jason Richardson	Golden State Warriors
2001	Wally Szczerbiak	Minnesota Timberwolves
2000	Elton Brand	Chicago Bulls
1998	Žydrūnas Ilgauskas	Cleveland Cavaliers
1997	Allen Iverson*	Philadelphia 76ers
1996	Damon Stoudamire	Toronto Raptors
1995	Eddie Jones (L)	Los Angeles Lakers
1994	Penny Hardaway (L)	Orlando Magic

Participant players by team

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