NBA Rookie Challenge 2011
The annual showcase of all the young talent in the NBA was back filled with probably the most even balanced classes in years. The Rookies once again took the contest winning 148 – 140 in front of a sold out Staples Center crowd.
Game Highlights
ROOKIE TEAM ROSTER
Eric Bledsoe, L.A. Clippers, G
DeMarcus Cousins, Sacramento, C
Derrick Favors, New Jersey, F
Landry Fields, New York, G
Blake Griffin, L.A. Clippers, F
Wesley Johnson, Minnesota, G
Greg Monroe, Detroit, C
Gary Neal, San Antonio, G
John Wall, Washington, G
Mike Budenholzer — San Antonio Spurs
Amar’e Stoudemire — New York Knicks
Kevin McHale — NBA TV/ TNT analyst
SOPHOMORE TEAM ROSTER
DeJuan Blair, San Antonio, C
DeMar DeRozan, Toronto, G
Stephen Curry, Golden State, G
* Tyreke Evans, Sacramento, G
Taj Gibson, Chicago, F
James Harden, Oklahoma City, G
Jrue Holiday, Philadelphia, G
Serge Ibaka, Oklahoma City, F-C
Brandon Jennings, Milwaukee, G
Wesley Matthews, Portland, G
Coaches:
Lawrence Frank — Boston Celtics
Carmelo Anthony — Denver Nuggets
Steve Kerr — TNT NBA basketball analyst
* injured and will not play
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Last Year’s Highlights