ESPN.com · Feb 16, 2025
NBA All-Star 2025 grades, including Rising Stars, dunk contest
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The NBA's All-Star Weekend kicked off Friday with the Rising Stars event, featuring a twist: The winner of the four-team mini-tournament of first- and second-year NBA players (plus one G League squad) advances to participate in Sunday's All-Star Game.
We'll grade the competitors in events all weekend, starting with Friday's teams from the Rising Stars showcase. Check back after Saturday's events -- which feature the skills challenge, three-point contest, and dunk contest -- and then Sunday when the All-Star Game takes center stage with a new revamped format.
RISING STARS