Category: Rookie Wire

NBA All-Star Game: Rookie players to earn All-Star selections

Becoming an All-Star in the NBA has proven to be rather difficult but doing so as a rookie is another task in itself.

As it has become a rare feat, several players over the years have been successful in doing so. In fact, only 45 players in NBA history have been named an All-Star in their first season in the league.

While no rookie from the 2019 NBA Draft was selected to participate in the 2020 NBA All-Star Game, Rookie Wire decided to take a look at the last 10 rookie players selected for the annual showcase game.

Becoming an All-Star in the NBA has proven to be rather difficult but doing so as a rookie is another task in itself.

As it has become a rare feat, several players over the years have been successful in doing so. In fact, only 45 players in NBA history have been named an All-Star in their first season in the league.

While no rookie from the 2019 NBA Draft was selected to participate in the 2020 NBA All-Star Game, Rookie Wire decided to take a look at the last 10 rookie players selected for the annual showcase game.