No Spur in Rising Stars Challenge

[raybies]

Rosters announced today
https://twitter.com/highkin/status/692422251128475648

[D-rob fan]

I don't have any arguments about this. None of our qualified players get enough playing time to justify a spot. Maybe if Boban and Simmons have bigger roles next year, they'll qualify as sophomores.

[Canyonero]

Should have called Boban instead of Dwight Powell. Bad marketing.

[Trainwreck2100]

when did they get rid of team shaq vs team barkley?

[YGWHI]

Not sure if Neto deserves it.

[baseline bum]

Where is Julian?

[SpursFan86]

Boban should've definitely been selected over Dwight fucking Powell :lol Oh well.

[From Downtown]

Not sure if Neto deserves it.
Out of curiosity,who would have you chosen instead of him?

[YGWHI]

Out of curiosity,who would have you chosen instead of him?

IDK...Winslow, McDermott, Randle can't make the World Team roster. Bobi? As fan...I'd like to see him being selected.

[LakerHater]

alota 2nd yr players

[jyra]

Mirotic is out with an injury, so there's hope yet for Boban.

[Spurtacular]

NBA sleeping on Boban....

[BillMc]

Wish they'd just have continued with rookie vs sophomores rather than USA vs. the world thing.

[Spurtacular]

Wish they'd just have continued with rookie vs sophomores rather than USA vs. the world thing.

Agreed. I guess it's NBA marketing outside the USA though. American fans don't give a sh**.

[DenialTwist]

The coaches were the ones who voted and they don't have time apparently to watch the rookies from other teams play. Powell has played a lot more this season compared to Boban. But yeah Boban is popular not just among SA fans, other teams are hearing about him.

[DrunkTXLabrat]

NBA sleeping on Boban....

this

[cjw]

Should have called Boban instead of Dwight Powell. Bad marketing.

Any other year, Canadian Powell doesn't make it. Just happened that Boban decided to be a rookie the year that the ASG is in Toronto.

[UNT Eagles 2016]

Rather not play and get injured... didn't that happen to Manu in the 2003 rookie game tbh?

[Kawhitstorm]

Hezonja made the team based on his reputation/hype b/c he has been playing garbage minutes on a mediocre team.:lol

[SAGirl]

Tray Lyles to step in for Nikola Mirotic.
That is a travesty for Boban!!!

Lyles, 20, is in the midst of a promising first season with Utah. The former Kentucky star is averaging 4.7 points and 4.0 rebounds in 18.1 minutes per game, emerging as a heady two-way player with knack for spreading the floor.

How much is Boban averaging in less time??

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2613536-trey-lyles-to-replace-nikola-mirotic-at-2016-nba-rising-stars-challenge

[BillMc]

When are the 3 point contestants picked? Kawhi better be in there...

[lefty]

:lol Porker will never be a rising star

[Dex]

When are the 3 point contestants picked? Kawhi better be in there...

They were announced sometime between Jan 30th and Feb 5th last year, so should be any day now. Hopefully TNT will have the scoop for their Thursday broadcast tomorrow.

I would think Kawhi has to have gotten the call...the bigger question IMO is whether he will choose to compete. As improved as his shooting is this year, he doesn't strike me as the type who would be comfortable shooting off the rack...but that's all my speculation, so what really matters is how he feels about it.

[TheGreatYacht]

Vardy > Mahrez the poacher
Agreed.

[look_at_g_shred]

They were announced sometime between Jan 30th and Feb 5th last year, so should be any day now. Hopefully TNT will have the scoop for their Thursday broadcast tomorrow.

I would think Kawhi has to have gotten the call...the bigger question IMO is whether he will choose to compete. As improved as his shooting is this year, he doesn't strike me as the type who would be comfortable shooting off the rack...but that's all my speculation, so what really matters is how he feels about it.
I believe the contestants are picked based off the most 3 pointers attempted a game and not highest percentage which is stuipd.

[BillMc]

They were announced sometime between Jan 30th and Feb 5th last year, so should be any day now. Hopefully TNT will have the scoop for their Thursday broadcast tomorrow.

I would think Kawhi has to have gotten the call...the bigger question IMO is whether he will choose to compete. As improved as his shooting is this year, he doesn't strike me as the type who would be comfortable shooting off the rack...but that's all my speculation, so what really matters is how he feels about it.

Cheers. :toast Look forward to the announcement.

[tmtcsc]

All Star weekend is a colossal waste of time. It's nice recognition for our guys but other than that, the game and festivities are bordeline unwatchable. The game is for sure.

[timtonymanu]

The 3 point shootout will include all the Warriors main guys (minus Bogut).