2019 All-Star

Tracee Jay

22.9 points, 4.4 assists and 4.1 rebounds.

That was the eye-opening stat line for the Kings guard, Bogdan Bogdanovic.

Representing Serbia in the FIBA World Cup, No. 8 put on a show for the world to see.

In addition to the electrifying stats he secured, he had a couple more that are worth noting.

Bogdanovic ended up scoring the most points overall in the 2019 competition (183 and also notched the impressive feat of making more 3-pointers by himself than seven of the national teams.

Serbia did not get the result they had hoped for as they finished fifth in the tournament, but that didn’t stop Bogi from earning some recognition.

His red-hot play earned him a place on the 2019 FIBA World Cup All-Star Team.

“I want to congratulate my teammates on another good tournament,” Bogdanovic said. ”We didn't make it till the end, but I know we will come here next time and be more motivated.”

He was joined by other notable NBA names representing their respective countries as well. Magic guard Evan Fournier (France), Suns guard Ricky Rubio (Spain), Raptors center Marc Gasol (Spain), and former NBA player Luis Scola (Argentina).

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Bogdanovic Named to 2019 FIBA World Cup All-Star Team

With three Kings representing in the Rising Stars contest this year, Sacramento had representation on both sides of the floor. Bogdan Bogdanovic suited up for the World Team, while De’Aaron Fox and Marvin Bagley III laced up on Team USA.

Fox actually started the game at center, even taking the opening tip-off. He managed to get an assist off of the tip and it set the stage for many more to come.

Swipa finished the contest with 16 assists, five steals and just two points. That may seem odd, but it was all planned.

When asked if he was going for the John Wall Rising Stars assist record of 22 – Fox admitted, “I told him too [Donovan Mitchell]. I was going for the assist record.”

Fortunate for No. 5 he had a familiar face to lob those flashy passes to.

Marvin Bagley III may have been putting his name in the ring for the 2020 NBA Dunk Contest, finishing his first Rising Stars game with seven dunks, 14 points, five rebounds and three steals.

He pulled out a jaw-dropping windmill dunk that had the crowd on their feet.

Followed by dunk-after-dunk with help from Fox and even the opposing (kind of) team.

The 2018 Rising Stars MVP, Bogdan Bogdanovic held his own as the solo Kings player on the World Team.

Teammates will be teammates, however, and that was no exception when MBIII had a chance for a 360-dunk with five seconds left in the game.

Bogi helped Marv out by committing a “turnover” so Marv could shine. BB8 shined in his own right as well. adding 15 points, five rebounds and six assists.

Team USA won the official contest, but let’s be honest, we all won getting to watch the Scores play some fun basketball in Charlotte.

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Kings of Queen City at Rising Stars

De’Aaron’s personality was on full display at the NBA All-Star Rising Stars Media Availability on Friday in Charlotte.

We learned a few things from the sophomore star, like his favorite shoes are the Kobe IX’s, his favorite emoji is the face palm, and he is hype for his rookie teammate, Marvin Bagley III.

Speaking at media availability, Fox weighed in on No. 35’s season so far.

"It's been great. He's [Marvin] coming off the bench but he's continuing to get better. He grows every day. He comes in willing to learn, he asks questions, the sky is the limit for him. He's going to continue to get better. I think we haven't seen anything just yet."

"I wouldn't say it [Marvin's game] surprised me. He was the number two pick for a reason."

The Duke product is averaging 13.3 points, 6.9 rebounds at one assist per game, and the team is 11-7 since his return from injury in early January.

2019 All‑Star

Bogdanovic Named to 2019 FIBA World Cup All-Star Team

Kings of Queen City at Rising Stars

Fox is Hype for MBIII’s Potential