All-Star Rookie-Sophomore Games

SI Staff | Feb 21, 2011

All-Star Rookie-Sophomore Games

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Officially known as the T-Mobile NBA Rookie Challenge, the colloquially known rookie-sophomore game began in 2000. Before that, the game was composed entirely of first-year players. The event, which is a celebration of the league's stellar young talent, pits rookies against a team of second-year players. The game has featured several future superstars: Allen Iverson, Amar'e Stoudemire, Carmelo Anthony and now John Wall stand among the select few who have been honored with the game's MVP award. Here's a look back at some memorable moments and big names in the Rookie-Sophomore Challenge over the years.

Eddie Jones

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Kevin Garnett

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Allen Iverson

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Zydrunas Ilgauskas

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Paul Pierce

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Shawn Marion

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Pau Gasol

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Amar'e Stoudemire

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LeBron James, Yao Ming

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LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony and Dwyane Wade

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Dwight Howard, Chris Paul

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Adam Morrison

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Kevin Durant

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Russell Westbrook

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Eric Gordon

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Blake Griffin

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