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Clarkson Russell Headline Rising Star Challenge Game

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Jordan Clarkson and D’Angelo Russell will represent the Los Angeles Lakers and Team USA in the Rising Stars Challenge game during All-Star weekend in Toronto.

The Lakers confirmed the news via Twitter.

Russell spoke on the honor.

Clarkson also weighed in as well.

Russell was the number two pick in the draft and looks to be a long term piece of the Lakers. Russell is averaging 12.2 points per game to go along with 3 assists and 4 rebounds.

For Clarkson in his second year is averaging 15.1 points a night while shooting 44% from the field. The second round pick has paid major dividends for the Lakers and will get a chance to show his skills in Toronto.

Kobe Bryant will also join the two when he will play in his final All-Star game on Valentine’s Day. Congratulations D’Angelo Russell and Jordan Clarkson!

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