Clarkson Russell Headline Rising Star Challenge Game
- Updated: January 28, 2016
Jordan Clarkson and D’Angelo Russell will represent the Los Angeles Lakers and Team USA in the Rising Stars Challenge game during All-Star weekend in Toronto.
#BBVARisingStars USA: @JClark5on@ZachLaVine@NerlensNoel3@JahlilOkafor@JabariParker@Elfrid@Dloading@smart_MS3@KarlTowns & Rodney Hood
— 2016 NBA All-Star (@NBAAllStar) January 27, 2016
The Lakers confirmed the news via Twitter.
OFFICIAL: Clarkson and Russell Selected to Participate in Rising Stars Challenge Link: https://t.co/tDpmKpRfSVpic.twitter.com/pxaJ52jNhb
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) January 27, 2016
Russell spoke on the honor.
.@Dloading on making Rising Stars: “You see who’s really separating themselves. … To be listed as one of them is a heck of an experience.”
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) January 27, 2016
Clarkson also weighed in as well.
.@JClark5on on making Rising Stars: “I’m not here for the awards, rewards or any of that. I’ve come to hoop & play. I just want to be good.”
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) January 27, 2016
Russell was the number two pick in the draft and looks to be a long term piece of the Lakers. Russell is averaging 12.2 points per game to go along with 3 assists and 4 rebounds.
For Clarkson in his second year is averaging 15.1 points a night while shooting 44% from the field. The second round pick has paid major dividends for the Lakers and will get a chance to show his skills in Toronto.
Kobe Bryant will also join the two when he will play in his final All-Star game on Valentine’s Day. Congratulations D’Angelo Russell and Jordan Clarkson!
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