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The future of the NBA was on full display Friday night, when rookies and sophomores the United States and the rest of the world competed in the 2019 NBA All-Star Rising Stars Challenge.
Not one for defensive-starved fans, the game provided endless highlights at the rim, including a collection of highlight reel-worthy dunks by game MVP Kyle Kuzma. The Los Angeles Lakers forward scored a game-high 35 points to lead Team USA to a 161-144 victory. Boston's Jayson Tatum added 30 points, while Hawks rookie guard Trae Young dropped 25. Ben Simmons lead Team World with 28 points.
Check out which sneaker each player laced up in the Rising Stars Challenge below.
Jarrett Allen
Shoe: Nike Kyrie 3
OG Anunoby
Shoe: Nike Adapt BB
DeAndre Ayton
Shoe: Puma Uproar
Marvin Bagley III
Shoe: Puma Uproar
Bogdan Bogdanovic
Shoe: Nike PG 2.5 Custom
John Collins
Shoe: Adidas Marquee Boost
Luka Doncic
Shoe: Nike Hyperdunk X Low PE
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Shoe: Nike Adapt BB
De'Aaron Fox
Shoe: Nike Zoom LeBron 4 "All-Star"
Jaren Jackson Jr.
Shoe: Nike Adapt BB
Kevin Knox
Shoe: Puma Uproar
Rodions Kurucs
Shoe: Adidas Pro Bounce 2018
Kyle Kuzma
Shoe: Nike Adapt BB
Lauri Markkanen
Shoe: Nike React Hyperdunk
Donovan Mitchell
Shoe: Adidas Pro Bounce 2018 PE
Josh Okogie
Shoe: Nike Adapt BB
Cedi Osman
Shoe: Nike Kobe A.D. Custom by Mache
Ben Simmons
Shoe: Nike Hyperdunk X "Australia" PE
Jayson Tatum
Shoe: Nike Adapt BB
Trae Young
Shoe: Adidas Harden Vol. 3