Since we all know Kevin Durant is going to get the big-boy snub, at least he gets to do something in Phoenix. And he’ll be bringing along some friends.
From NBA.com today:
“Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant, the reigning T-Mobile Rookie of the Year, and Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose, the first overall pick in the 2008 NBA Draft, lead a list of 18 players selected for the 2009 T-Mobile Rookie Challenge & Youth Jam to be held on Friday, Feb. 13 in Phoenix during NBA All-Star 2009.”
And here’s the complete rosters for the Rookie/Sophomore game:
That rookie roster is pretty stacked, but a lineup of Stuckey, Durant, Thornton, Scola and Horford will be tough. Thoughts?
"who wasn't a star then" was a reference to boozer.
All the guys on the thunder aftershow thought the Rookies will win. I disagree! When Lebron's draft was taking place, that year was INSANE with talent. They lost, and the best players on the team they faced was Boozer, Ming (who wasn't anything special at this point) and Amare (who granted was insane, but no more so than Durant) who wasn't a star then. It's really a sophomore game for some reason. Experience helps alot.
ill put my money on rookie team unless kd drops 40
I hope they get paid well, because this is irrelevant fluff in the extreme! At least in Vegas or New Orleans the players have a chance to take it to Barkley at the craps table!
That Rookie team might really take it to the vets.