On Wednesday, the NBA announced the roster for the annual NBA Rising Stars Game at the 2023 edition of All-Star weekend in Utah.
The game features some of the most exciting rookie, sophomore and G League players from around the association. However, no members of the Golden State Warriors will be on display during the game, including second-year forward Jonathan Kuminga.
Other eligible players from the Golden State Warriors like Moses Moody, Patrick Baldwin Jr. and Ryan Rollins were also not included in the lineup for the 2023 game between rookies and sophomores.
As a rookie, Kuminga was added to the Rising Stars Game in Cleveland, scoring two points in his first cameo at All-Star Weekend.
The game will feature 10 second-year players. New Orleans guard Jose Alvarado, Toronto forward Scottie Barnes, Oklahoma City guard Josh Giddey, Houston guard Jalen Green, New York guard Quentin Grimes, Denver guard Bones Hyland, Cleveland forward Evan Mobley, New Orleans forward Trey Murphy III, Houston forward Alpheren Sengun and Orlando forward Franz Wagner are set to compete in the 2023 Rising Stars game in Utah.
Via @ShamsCharalia on Twitter:
2022-23 NBA Rising Stars at All-Star Weekend in Salt Lake City: pic.twitter.com/4jbg1Mo02d
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) January 31, 2023
During the 2022-23 season, Kuminga has played 38 games and is averaging 8.2 points on 49.4% shooting from the field with 3.1 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 19.1 minutes per contest.
The Rising Stars Game is set for Feb. 17 in Utah.
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