Emmanuel Mudiay, Nikola Jokic Will Represent Nuggets In Rising Stars Challenge

DENVER (CBS4) – The Denver Nuggets are lobbying for Danilo Gallinari to be an all-star this season, but it was announced on Wednesday that they will be represented in the Rising Stars Challenge by rookies Emmanuel Mudiay and Nikola Jokic.
Mudiay, 19, was the seventh overall pick in the 0215 NBA draft. He’s appeared in 31 games, averaging 11.0 points, 3.3 rebounds, 5.7 assists and 1.00 steals in 29.6 minutes per game. He currently ranks first among rookies in assists, fifth in scoring