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NBA Twitter reacts to Jonathan Kuminga’s appearance in NBA Rising Stars Game

Following Jonathan Kuminga’s appearance in the Rising Stars Game at All-Star Weekend, NBA Twitter chimed in with different reactions. Here’s what fans and analysts were saying on Friday.

With Indiana Pacers rookie Chris Duarte ruled out for Friday’s game, Jonathan Kuminga got the call to represent the Golden State Warriors at the Rising Stars Game in Cleveland for All-Star weekend.

However, Kuminga’s appearance at All-Star weekend was quick and quiet. With the new mini-tournament format for the Rising Stars Game, Kuninga’s Team Payton was eliminated in the first round by Cade Cunningham and Team Barry.

Despite throwing down a flurry of highlight-reel dunks for the Warriors during the regular season, Kuminga wasn’t able to show off his bounce on the national stage in Cleveland on Friday night. Kuminga tallied just two points on 1-of-4 shooting from the field with an assist for Team Payton. The No. 7 overall pick from the 2021 NBA draft missed both of his attempts from beyond the arc.

Following Kuminga’s appearance in the Rising Stars Game, the NBA community on Twitter chimed in with a flurry of different reactions. Here’s a look at what fans and analysts were saying on Friday night.

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NBA Rising Stars Game: How to watch Warriors’ Jonathan Kuminga in Rising Stars Game at All-Star Weekend

Before Jonathan Kuminga represents the Golden State Warriors at the NBA Rising Stars Game in Cleveland, here’s everything you need to know about the game and how to watch.

After initially being snubbed from the NBA’s Rising Stars Game at All-Star weekend, Golden State Warriors rookie Jonathan Kuminga was a late addition to the roster of rookies and sophomores when Indiana’s Chris Duarte was ruled out for the game due to an injury.

In the new tournament format for the game, Kuminga will join NBA Hall of Famer Gary Payton’s team with Charlotte’s LaMelo Ball, Toronto’s Scottie Barnes, Chicago’s Ayo Dosunmu, Minnesota’s Jaden McDaniels, Denver’s Bones Hyland and G League Ignite representative Scoot Henderson.

Team Payton will meet other rookie and sophomores on Team Barry, Team Worthy, and Team Thomas in the tournament’s opening round. The first round will feature two games, with the winner advancing to the final game of the new Risings Stars tournament.

Before the first Rising Stars Game is underway in Cleveland, here is everything you need to know about the contest, including where to watch the game on television.

NBA Rising Stars Game: When, Where, Time and How To Watch:

  • When: Friday, Feb. 18
  • Where: Cleveland State University’s Wolstein Center
  • Time: 6 p.m. PT
  • TV: TNT

For a full look at the Rising Stars Game rosters, check out Rookie Wire.

Kuminga is riding a wave of eight consecutive games with double-figures in scoring for the Warriors. During that span, the No. 7 overall pick from the 2021 NBA draft is averaging 15.3 points on 60.3% shooting from the field with 4.4 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game.

Along with his recent surge in playing time, Kuminga has thrown down a flurry of ridiculous dunks. When Kuminga steps on the floor on Friday, prepare for fireworks above the rim.

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Former MSU Basketball star Miles Bridges wins NBA Rising Stars MVP Award

Former MSU Basketball star and current Charlotte Hornets wing Miles Bridges won the NBA Rising Stars MVP tonight with 20 points, 5 rebounds.

In a game that featured big names like Luka Doncic, Zion Williamson, and Ja Morant, it was former MSU Basketball star and current Charlotte Hornets breakout young wing Miles Bridges who won the NBA Rising Stars MVP Award tonight. The Rising Stars game is played each All-Star Weekend and features the best young players the league has to offer.

Bridges had 20 points, 5 rebounds, and 5  assists on the night, but it might have been his insane dunk off the glass that made him stand out.from the other players.

Jaren Jackson Jr. was also present in the lineup and finished with 12 points and 7 assists.

Team USA was able to beat Team World in what is a largely fun and non-competitive exhibition, but it was still awesome to see two former Spartans showing off on a big stage. Both players were on the court with the best young players in the league and they both stood out as stars. This was a great night for Spartan basketball to watch two of the best NBA prospects the team has produced shine.

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WATCH: Miles Bridges’ crazy off the glass self alley-oop dunk in NBA Rising Stars Game

Former Michigan State star Miles Bridges had an absolutely insane self alley-oop off the glass tonight in the Rising Stars game.

Michigan State Basketball has two former star players currently playing in the NBA Rising Stars Game. Jaren Jackson Jr., now of the Memphis Grizzlies was there with his teammate Ja Morant (and Brandon Clarke, who was on Team World). Miles Bridges was the second Spartan in attendance he was joined by his fellow Charlotte Hornets teammates PJ Washington and Devonte Graham. Miles Bridges might have had the highlight of the night with a crazy self alley-oop, off the glass to himself.

You can watch the clip in all of its glory below:

And here is one more angle for good measure:

On top of the crazy dunk, Bridges had a very nice night, particularly in the third quarter. He ended up with 20 points, good for second on Team USA. Jackson, to his credit, had 12 points on the night.

Based on the way both guys have been playing, they might be in the All-Star game someday instead of just the Rising Stars game.

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