PHOENIX, AZ - JANUARY 13: MarShon Brooks #9 of the New Jersey Nets reacts after hitting a three point shot against the Phoenix Suns during the NBA game at US Airways Center on January 13, 2012 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Nets defeated the Suns 110-103. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Charles Barkley selected MarShon Brooks with his fifth pick (10th overall) of the BBVA Rising Stars Challenge draft on Thursday night. Joining Brooks on "Team Chuck" are DeMarcus Cousins, Paul George, Gordon Hayward, Kyrie Irving, Kawhi Leonard, Tiago Splitter, Evan Turner, John Wall and Derrick Williams. Team Chuck will be coached by Nets broadcaster Mike Fratello and Thunder assistant Mo Cheeks.
Before the draft, Knicks sophomore Jeremy Lin and Heat rookie Norris Cole were added to the pool of players. Both will play for "Team Shaq."
- BBVA Rising Stars Draft (Video) - NBA.com
- #TeamShaq Rules Rising Stars Draft - Sekou Smith - Hang Time Blog
- Nets rookie Brooks on Barkley's team - Tim Bontemps - New York Post Nets Blog
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