Owner Real Deal Posted February 8, 2012 Owner Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 http://basketball.realgm.com/images/nba/4.2/wiretap/photos/2006/Wall_John_was_120102.jpg The NBA Rising Stars Challenge will deviate from their tradition of having Rookies and Sophomores playing against each other, as Charles Barkley and Shaquille O'Neal will select two teams comprising a mix of both. John Wall and DeMarcus Cousins led the Rookies to a win last year.http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/218857/Rising_Stars_Challenge_To_Feature_Rookies_Sophomores_On_Same_Teams I'm not sure if I like this or not. Could be a bit more competitive compared to the other games over the years, but still... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 Hopefully they both have a set number of each for them to pick from. If not I can see the game being very Sophomore heavy. The Wall/Rubio matchup though would be http://www.otrbasketball.com/forums/public/style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owner Real Deal Posted February 8, 2012 Author Owner Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 Hopefully they both have a set number of each for them to pick from. If not I can see the game being very Sophomore heavy. The Wall/Rubio matchup though would be http://www.otrbasketball.com/forums/public/style_emoticons/default/tongue.gifI'm assuming it's just going to be like a draft, picking from a pool of rooks and sophomores. Would be nice if both had to have five of each, though (I think last year's teams had nine players, but whatever). I'm sure there will be some sort of requirement set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 Yeah I just want to see Norris Cole play in it but I'm not getting my hopes up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newman Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 I am guessing 9 rookies and 9 Sophomores have to be picked, or else this contest is going to eventually be Soph-heavy or Rookie-heavy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Feelgood Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 I don't like this change at all. The rookie-sophomore game is always one of my favorites to watch... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sħãlïq™ Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 I don't like the (lack of word 'Rookie' in the) new name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Universe Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 Page taken out of the NHL All-Star Game. Always liked watching teammates battle against each other. Still might happen but liked the bragging rights factor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kobe24 Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 Well this could be cool or it could fail really bad. Hopefully there is a set requirement of each like everyone has said! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DunkinDerozan Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 I think its better than rookies vs sophomores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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