New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson is the favorite to win the MVP award in the 2020 NBA Rising Stars game on Friday night during All-Star Weekend in Chicago.
The 26th Rising Stars game will pit 10 first- and second-year NBA players from the United States against 10 first- and second-year NBA players from around the world in the league’s annual showcase.
Williamson was selected as a replacement player for Wendell Carter Jr. after the Chicago Bulls center suffered a sprained right ankle on Jan. 6. Carter is not expected to return until after the All-Star break.
The No. 1 overall pick is the clear favorite to win the MVP award with Ja Morant in second and Luka Doncic and Trae Young each in third at 5/1 to win.
The full odds to win MVP, via BetOnline:
Rising Stars MVP
Zion Williamson 5/2
Ja Morant 3/1
Luka Doncic 5/1
Trae Young 5/1
Kendrick Nunn 9/1
RJ Barrett 9/1
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 12/1
Collin Sexton 14/1
Jaren Jackson Jr 14/1
Devonte’ Graham 20/1
Wendell Carter Jr 20/1
Brandon Clarke 25/1
Eric Paschall 33/1
Josh Okogie 33/1
Miles Bridges 33/1
Moritz Wagner 33/1
PJ Washington 33/1
Rui Hachimura 33/1
Svi Mykhailiuk 33/1
Nickeil Alexander-Walker 40/1
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