I don't think he deserved to get it. Interesting Markief Morris gets the spot & Leonard who I was hoping the Rockets would draft. : / http://philly.sbnation.com/philadel...-weekendevan-turner-blake-griffin-ricky-rubio The Rising Stars Challenge draft takes place on Thursday, Feb. 16, on NBA TV at 7 p.m., and the game will be held on Friday, Feb. 24, in Orlando during NBA All-Star Weekend 2012. The entire roster pool follows: ROOKIES: Kyrie Irving (Cavaliers), Derrick Williams (Timberwolves), Tristan Thompson (Cavaliers), Ricky Rubio (Timberwolves), Brandon Knight (Pistons), Kemba Walker (Bobcats), Markieff Morris (Suns), Kawhi Leonard (Spurs), Marshon Brooks(Nets). SOPHOMORES: Blake Griffin (Clippers), John Wall (Wizards), Evan Turner (76ers),DeMarcus Cousins (Kings), Greg Monroe (Pistons), Gordon Hayward (Jazz), Paul George (Pacers), Landry Fields (Knicks), Tiago Splitter (Spurs).
Not that this stupid contest is a referendum on a team's young talent, but it might be an indicator of how people outside our organization view our young "assets". With Pat's slow start, Parson's inconsistant play, and Morris stuck in the D-league, i get it, but it does surprise me.
parsons is just as good as morris, leonard, and thompson. even his numbers are almost identical to all three of them. plus he plays excellent defense. he definitely should have made the team. damn stern i bet we won't have an all star either. i swear that man hates this team
Parsons probably should have beaten out Tristan Thompson but that's it. Thompson doesn't get any minutes for a shorthanded frontcourt in Cleveland. Dude is ridiculous though when you look at his stats per 36mins.
