With three Kings representing in the Rising Stars contest this year, Sacramento had representation on both sides of the floor. Bogdan Bogdanovic suited up for the World Team, while De’Aaron Fox and Marvin Bagley III laced up on Team USA.
Fox actually started the game at center, even taking the opening tip-off. He managed to get an assist off of the tip and it set the stage for many more to come.
Swipa finished the contest with 16 assists, five steals and just two points. That may seem odd, but it was all planned.
When asked if he was going for the John Wall Rising Stars assist record of 22 – Fox admitted, “I told him too [Donovan Mitchell].