Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is a rising star in the NBA.
And on Friday, the league made it official. Gilgeous-Alexander was named to his second-straight Rising Stars game as part of the NBA’s All-Star Weekend.
Gilgeous-Alexander is leading the Oklahoma City Thunder in scoring this year at 19.5 points per game. He’s also made NBA history several times this season, including an impressive 20-rebound triple-double on Jan. 13 against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
It’s the second-straight selection to the Rising Stars game for Gilgeous-Alexander. He made Team World as a rookie last year, scoring 15 points while grabbing five rebounds and dishing out six assists in the U.S.’s 161-144 win.
Gilgeous-Alexander is one of four Canadians selected to the World roster the year.
Joining him are Luka Doncic (Slovenia), Nickeil Alexander-Walker (Canada); Deandre Ayton (Bahamas); RJ Barrett (Canada); Memphis Brandon Clarke (Canada); Rui Hachimura (Japan); Moritz Wagner (Germany); Svi Mykhailiuk (Ukraine); and Josh Okogie (Nigeria).
Miles Bridges (Charlotte); Wendell Carter Jr. (Chicago); Devonte’ Graham (Charlotte); Tyler Herro (Miami); Jaren Jackson Jr. (Memphis); Ja Morant (Memphis); Kendrick Nunn (Miami); Eric Paschall (Golden State); PJ Washington (Charlotte); Zion Williamson (New Orleans); and Trae Young (Atlanta) were named to the U.S. Team
The rosters are selected by the league’s assistant coaches.
The Rising Stars game will be played on Friday, Feb. 14 and will tip-off at 8 p.m. CT on TNT.
