Candace Parker to Lead Rising Stars Against Shaq's OGs in 2025 NBA All-Star Showdown
WNBA legend Candace Parker is set to lead her team, “Candace’s Rising Stars,” in a high-stakes matchup against Shaquille O’Neal’s “OGs” during the 2025 NBA All-Star Game. The Rising Stars, composed of rookies and sophomores, earned their spot by winning the Rising Stars Challenge, defeating Team G League in the final. San Antonio Spurs rookie Stephon Castle, named MVP of the Rising Stars Challenge, will be a key player for Parker’s squad, alongside 7-foot-4 center Zach Edey, who provides a significant height advantage.
Parker’s team faces a formidable opponent in Shaq’s OGs, which includes NBA superstars like LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Steph Curry. Despite the odds, Parker has playfully strategized to exploit O’Neal’s well-known free-throw struggles, joking about employing the “Hack-a-Shaq” tactic. The two have also placed a lighthearted bet: if O’Neal loses, he will wear a men’s hairpiece, while Parker will don an unusual lipstick combination if her team falls short.
The 2025 NBA All-Star Game, taking place at the Chase Center in San Francisco, features a four-team mini-tournament format, with Parker’s Rising Stars as the fourth team alongside three All-Star squads. The event promises to be a thrilling showcase of emerging talent against established legends.
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