The Charlotte Hornets might have just 16 wins in 48 tries so far this season, but the future is bright according to NBA assistant coaches, who selected three young players from the team to play in the Rising Stars game during NBA All-Star weekend. The annual game showcases talented first-and second-year players in the league.
Second-year players Miles Bridges and Devonte' Graham will join rookie PJ Washington on the USA Rising Stars team that will face another 10-player squad with young players from around the world.
This marks the first time that the Hornets have had three players selected to participate in the event, which will take place Feb. 14 at Chicago's United Center. The three are the first Hornets players to be selected to appear in the game since Frank Kaminsky played in it in 2017.
Graham leads the team in scoring at 18.2 points per game, and is averaging 7.6 assists and 3.6 rebounds. Bridges and Washington both average 12.2 points per game apiece.
The teams were selected by assistant coaches from each NBA team.
