Pelicans' Jose Alvarado Wins MVP, Leads Team Pau to Win in 2023 Jordan Rising Stars, Past winners, history.

Fittingly, it was a 3-pointer that decided the Jordan Rising Stars championship Friday at Vivint Arena.

Team Pau defeated Team Joakim 25-20 thanks to a 3-pointer from NewOrleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado from the right wing. The third 3-pointer to bring a game up to the desired point total was Alvarado's shot. A made 3-pointer was also the winning shot in the earlier semifinal games of the evening.

The first day of All-Star Weekend was concluded by Team Pau winning the tournament at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City, and New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado was named the NBA Jordan Rising Stars MVP.

Alvarado scored 13 points in the semifinal contest, which helped Team Pau defeat Team Deron 40-25 with ease. Then, in the championship game against Team Joakim, he made the game-winning three-pointer (which he had called earlier).

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Four teams competed in the tournament under the direction of former NBA stars Pau Gasol, Deron Williams, Joakim Noah, and Jason Terry. Noah, Gasol, and Williams were the top rookies and sophomores.

Scoot Henderson, a highly anticipated prospect for the 2023 NBA Draft, played for Terry's G League squad. In the semifinal match, Team Jason lost to Team Joakim 40–32.

None of these matches had a set time limit; the semifinals went up to 40 points, and the final stopped at 25 points.

2023 NBA All-Star Rising Stars Challenge scores, MVP.

Championship Final:

Team Pau 25, Team Jason 20 | Box score

Semifinals:

Game 1: Team Pau 40, Team Deron 25 | Box score

Game 2: Team Joakim 40, Team Jason 32 | Box score

Most Valuable Player: Jose Alvarado, New Orleans Pelicans

NBA All-Star Rising Stars Challenge past results history, Full list MVPs winners 1994-2023.

The 2023 Jordan Rising Stars marks the 28th edition of the NBA’s annual showcase of young talent during NBA All-Star Weekend.

The game Inaugurated in 1994 and has been played each season with the exception of 1999, when there was no All-Star Game due to the lockout, and 2021, when participation was limited participation due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

2023: Team Pau 25, Team Jason 20

MVP: Jose Alvarado, Pelicans

2022: Team Barry 25, Team Isiah 20

MVP: Cade Cunningham, Pistons

2021: NBA Rising Stars was not played due to the Lockdown.

2020: USA 151, World 131

MVP: Miles Bridges, Hornets

2019: USA 161, World 144

MVP: Kyle Kuzma, Los Angeles Lakers

2018: World 155, USA 124

MVP: Bogdan Bogdanovic, Sacramento Kings

2017: World 150, USA 141

MVP: Jamal Murray, Denver Nuggets

2016: USA 157, World 154

MVP: Zach LaVine, Minnesota Timberwolves

2015: World 121, USA 112

MVP: Andrew Wiggins, Minnesota Timberwolves

2014: Team Hill 142, Team Webber 136

MVP: Andre Drummond, Detroit Pistons

2013: Team Chuck 163, Team Shaq 135

MVP: Kenneth Faried, Denver Nuggets

2012: Team Chuck 146, Team Shaq 133

MVP: Kyrie Irving, Cleveland Cavaliers

2011: Rookies 148, Sophomores 140

MVP: John Wall, Washington Wizards

2010: Rookies 140, Sophomores 128

MVP: Tyreke Evans, Sacramento Kings

2009: Sophomores 122, Rookies 116

MVP: Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City Thunder

2008: Sophomores 136, Rookies 109

MVP: Daniel Gibson, Cleveland Cavaliers

2007: Sophomores 155, Rookies 114

MVP: David Lee, New York Knicks

2006: Sophomores 106, Rookies 96

MVP: Andre Iguodala, Philadelphia 76ers

2005: Sophomores 133, Rookies 106

MVP: Carmelo Anthony, Denver Nuggets

2004: Sophomores 142, Rookies 118

MVP: Amar’e Stoudemire, Phoenix Suns

2003: Sophomores 132, Rookies 112

MVP: Gilbert Arenas, Golden State Warriors

2002: Rookies 103, Sophomores 97

MVP: Jason Richardson, Golden State Warriors

2001: Sophomores 121, Rookies 113

MVP: Wally Szczerbiak, Minnesota Timberwolves

2000: Rookies 92, Sophomores 83 (OT)

MVP: Elton Brand, Chicago Bulls

1998: East 85, West 80

MVP: Zydrunas Ilgauskas, Cleveland Cavaliers

1997: East 96, West 91

MVP: Allen Iverson, Philadelphia 76ers

1996: East 94, West 92

MVP: Damon Stoudamire, Toronto Raptors

1995: White 83, Green 79 (OT)

MVP: Eddie Jones, Los Angeles Lakers

1994: Phenoms 74, Sensations 68

MVP: Anfernee Hardaway, Orlando Magic

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