Rookie vs Sophomores

[Qman]

https://www.sbnation.com/nba/2012/2...-stars-2012-all-star-weekend-rookie-sophomore

ROOKIES: Kyrie Irving (Cavaliers), Derrick Williams (Timberwolves), Tristan Thompson (Cavaliers), Ricky Rubio (Timberwolves), Brandon Knight (Pistons), Kemba Walker (Bobcats), Markieff Morris (Suns), Kawhi Leonard (Spurs), Marshon Brooks (Nets).

SOPHOMORES: Blake Griffin (Clippers), John Wall (Wizards), Evan Turner (76ers), DeMarcus Cousins (Kings), Greg Monroe (Pistons), Gordon Hayward (Jazz), Paul George (Pacers), Landry Fields (Knicks), Tiago Splitter (Spurs).

I guess playing time is a requirement to get into the Pool.

 

[Dwill4mvp]

Not sure how a pick up game will boost their confidence. Likely only to give them bad habits.

It's more than a pickup game. It's being named to an elite team of your class. It's reassurance that what your doing is being noticed by the league. That has to boost a players confidence. Don't make an event at all-star weekend just sound like a casual pickup game.

Yes and I'm sure Kobe and Lebron are picking up horrible habits in the All-Star game and it's just killing there performance.

Being chosen to play at the Jordan Challenge, or Mcdonalds All American game as someone that has had dreams all there life of being a star basketball player, must not be more than just a pick-up game.