3 Players Likely to Have Great Rising Stars Games

#2 Kyle Kuzma

Kuzma played in last year's game

Kyle Kuzma is one of the young players of the Los Angeles Lakers core. Recently, he was the subject of trade rumors. The Lakers included Kuzma in a deal for Anthony Davis. When the trade deadline came, the Lakers and Pelicans could not agree to a deal. In his first game after the deadline, Kuzma scored 39 points. He made a statement in this game and proved why he should remain a Laker. Now, Kuzma remains with them as they make a push for the playoffs.

This season, Kyle Kuzma averages 19.1 points and 5.6 rebounds. The second-year player averages three more points than he did last season.

Kuzma is an extremely athletic player capable of incredible blocks and dunks. This game is right up his alley. Kuzma could show off his leaping ability by catching lobs from players such as De'Aaron Fox and Trae Young.

In last year's game, Kuzma had 20 points off the bench. He was the second leading scorer for Team USA. The only USA player to have more points was Celtics forward Jaylen Brown. Brown finished the game with 35 points. Kuzma scored his points with plays such as alley-oops. Kuzma played well last year and he's bound to have another good game.