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Julian Strawther Selected as Injury Replacement for Rising Stars Game

12 Feb 2025, 1:57 PM ET — 1 min read

Denver Nuggets guard Julian Strawther has been officially selected to participate in the Rising Stars game at the 2025 NBA All-Star weekend as a replacement for Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson, who is sidelined with a sprained ankle. This announcement was made as the Nuggets prepared for their upcoming game against the Trail Blazers. At 22 years old, Strawther has made a significant impact in his second NBA season, showcasing his talents on a larger stage.

In the 2024-2025 NBA season, Strawther has played in all 54 games, averaging 9.6 points per game while leading all second-year bench players in several categories:

Total points: 479
Minutes played: 1,112
Field goals made: 170
3-pointers made: 79

Strawther joins Team M, coached by Mitch Richmond, for the Rising Stars game. His teammates will include Amen Thompson and Ausar Thompson from Houston and Detroit, respectively, as well as players from the Washington Wizards and New Orleans Pelicans. The Rising Stars event utilizes a tournament format where teams compete in semifinal matchups, and the winners will face off for the championship. The event is set to take place on Friday at Chase Center in San Francisco.

Strawther’s combination of consistent performance and recent starting role, particularly with veteran Russell Westbrook out due to injury, highlights his potential as he steps onto this prominent stage in the NBA.

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