Devin Booker to replace Noel in rising stars challenge

[livingby3's]

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/14762354/devin-booker-phoenix-suns-replaces-nerlens-noel-philaelphia-76ers-rising-stars-challenge


TORONTO -- Phoenix Suns rookie Devin Booker has replaced injured Philadelphia 76ers player Nerlens Noel on the U.S. team roster in the Rising Stars Challenge on Friday night.

The NBA announced the move Thursday.

Booker, the 19-year-old former Kentucky guard drafted 13th overall last year, is averaging 10.6 points and shooting 40.3 percent from 3-point range in 48 games. In 23 starts, he's averaging 15.2 points and had a season-high 32 points against Indiana on Jan. 19.

Booker also will compete in the Three-Point Contest on Saturday.

Noel has tendinitis in his right knee.

[SwishSquared]

Very deserving replacement. Dude's been busting out offensively once given PT

[livingby3's]

Meanwhile, reigning MVP Stephen Curry and All-star back court mate Klay Thompson talk Devin Booker. :pimp:

http://www.nba.com/suns/video/teams/suns/2016/02/11/1455234852996-splashbros160211.mp4-287525

[outbreak]

he deserves it. the format sucks hezonjas playing well now but when it was announced he only made it because he's on the world team

[SwishSquared]

he deserves it. the format sucks hezonjas playing well now but when it was announced he only made it because he's on the world teamWhy did they stop having Shaq and Barkley pick teams again? I guess the World vs. USA thing drums up more excitement and drama. I liked watching those two struggle to make a cohesive team :oldlol:

[sammichoffate]

Wow they must really hate Randle :lol

[SwishSquared]

Wow they must really hate Randle :lolHe said that he turned it down apparently since he already made vacation plans or something.

[livingby3's]

Wow they must really hate Randle :lol

http://www.ooyuz.com/images/2015/5/25/1435289724834.jpg