Knox to exchange Ball on Crew USA in Rising Stars Problem.
New York Knicks rookie ahead Kevin Knox has been introduced as Lonzo Ball’s alternative within the upcoming Rising Stars Problem.
Ball, who was additionally unable to compete within the 2018 Rising Stars Problem, has missed the Lakers’ final seven video games with an ankle harm and he is not anticipated again till March. Knox, 19, is averaging 12.5 factors and four.2 rebounds in his first season with the Knicks.
The Rising Stars Problem, that includes the league’s rookie and second-year gamers, will as soon as once more pit Crew USA vs Crew World. This yr, Kyrie Irving will coach Crew USA, whereas Dirk Nowitzki mans the World squad.
Along with Knox, the Crew USA roster consists of Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell, Brooklyn Nets heart Jarrett Allen, Sacramento Kings ahead Marvin Bagley III and guard De’Aaron Fox, Los Angeles Lakers ahead Kyle Kuzma, Atlanta Hawks ahead/heart John Collins and guard Trae Younger, Memphis Grizzlies ahead/heart Jaren Jackson Jr. and Boston Celtics ahead Jayson Tatum.
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Crew World’s 10-man roster consists of Sixers guard Ben Simmons (Australia), Mavs rookie Luka Dončić (Slovenia), Toronto Raptors ahead OG Anunoby (United Kingdom), Phoenix Suns heart Deandre Ayton (Bahamas), Kings guard Bogdan Bogdanović (Serbia), LA Clippers guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Canada), Nets ahead Rodions Kurucs(Lat), Chicago Bulls ahead Lauri Markkanen (Finland), Minnesota Timberwolves guard Josh Okogie (Nigeria) and Cleveland Cavaliers ahead Cedi Osman (Turkey).
The Rising Stars Problem is about to air on Friday, February 15 at 9 pm ET at Spectrum Middle in Charlotte.