Suns' Markieff Morris to play in Rising Stars game

By Adam Green/Arizona Sports
Published: February 08, 2012 @ 1:37pm

Suns rookie Markieff Morris has been a pleasant surprise this season, averaging 7.2 points and five rebounds per game.

The 13th pick in the draft out of Kansas, Morris was selected as one of nine rookies to play in the NBA's Rising Stars Game on All-Star weekend.

Morris becomes the seventh player in franchise history to participate in the event, which used to pit the league's best rookies against the top second-year players.

This year, however, the players will be selected to their respective teams by captains Charles Barkley and Shaquille O'Neal.

Cleveland's Kyrie Irving and Tristan Thompson, Minnesota's Ricky Rubio and Derrick Williams, New Jersey's MarShon Brooks, Detroit's Brandon Knight, San Antonio's Kawhi Leonard and Charlotte's Kemba Walker are the other rookies who will be joining Morris in Orlando.

The game will take place on Friday, February 24.

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  • I wish Barkley would teach Morris
    hugUhbear (February 8, 2012 5:28 pm)
    his back to the basket game. Morris has a big butt like Barkley and could be amazing if he learned more post footwork and technique.
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