Nick Piccone
He might not be an All-Star starter, but Joel Embiid is still making waves in the NBA world. Announced today, Embiid, along with Jahlil Okafor and Dario Saric, will participate in the BBVA Compass Rising Stars Challenge in New Orleans during the NBA’s All-Star Weekend February 17-19.
76ers' Embiid, Okafor & Saric selected for Rising Stars challenge. pic.twitter.com/lMo7pzTLBf
— Dan Gelston (@APgelston) January 25, 2017
The Rising Stars Challenge will occur Friday, February 17. Here are the rosters:
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