The Spurs will have a third participant in the Rising Stars this Friday. Carter Bryant will replace injured Grizzlies’ forward Cedric Coward in the event, joining Dylan Harper and Stephon Castle.
Carter will be part of Team Vince, which Vince Carter coaches. Castle and Harper are both on Team Melo, which is coached by Carmelo Anthony, so Bryant could face his teammates if both teams win their semifinal games.
Carter’s addition brings the Spurs’ participants in the event back to three, since two-way
player David Jones-Garcia was originally slated to represent the G League team before having to bow out due to injury.
Bryant was likely named to the team because he was already in Los Angeles to participate in the dunk contest, but the rookie has done a lot to bring positive attention to his play lately. His season averages are not particularly impressive, but in his last 10 games, he’s averaging 7.1 points and 2.9 rebounds while shooting 40 percent from beyond the arc.
The Rising Stars game will take place on Friday, Feb. 13. The first semifinal will tip off at 8 p.m. CT and will be televised by Peacock.
