Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will replace Detroit Pistons guard Derrick Rose at the NBA All-Star Skills Challenge.
Rose, who won the 2009 event as an NBA rookie with the Chicago Bulls, will miss the competition due to an adductor strain.
Gilgeous-Alexander will also suit up for the World Team in the NBA Rising Stars Game. The 21-year-old from Canada leads the Thunder in scoring at 19.5 points per game, and also contributes 6.2 rebounds and 3.2 assists.
The Skills Challenge is part of All-Star Saturday on Feb. 15 in Chicago.
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