Atlanta Hawks' big man Pero Antic was originally put in the pool for the Rising Stars Game during All-Star weekend as a 31-year old rookie. However, a stress fracture in his ankle will keep him out for a few weeks and he'll miss the action on All-Star Friday night. The league will replace his spot in the Rising Stars Game with Phoenix Suns' center Miles Plumlee, the second year player out of Duke.
#Suns center Miles Plumlee will be in the All-Star weekend's Rising Stars Challenge as a replacement for Atlanta's Pero Antic, who is hurt.
— Paul Coro (@paulcoro) February 7, 2014
Having Plumlee in the game makes a lot more sense. First of all, he's not in his 30's. He's 25 years old (not young but also not in his 30's) and he's had a much better season in his first season with the Suns. He's averaging 9.3 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks in 27.4 minutes for a Suns team that has surprised the league this season with a 29-20 record.
Plumlee joins Grant Hill's team for the game that includes Damian Lillard, Bradley Beal, Andre Drummond, Harrison Barnes, Terrence Jones, Giannis, Antetokounmpo, Jonas Valanciunas, and Dion Waiters.
