Sullinger, Olynyk chosen as Rising Stars

At the very least, the Celtics will have two players to represent the team
next month at the NBA's All-Star weekend in New Orleans.

Celtics second-year forward Jared Sullinger and rookie forward Kelly Olynyk have been selected to participate in next month's Rising Stars Challenge.

The game, which will be played on February 14 in New Orleans as part of the All-Star weekend festivities, consists of two teams with each having nine rookies and sophomores.

All 18 players -- nine rookies and nine sophomores -- were selected by the NBA's assistant coaches.

After the Rising Stars Challenge Draft on February 6, fans will be able to vote online from both their computer and mobile device for the starters of each team

The head coaches for both teams will be the lead assistant coaches from the 2014 NBA All-Star Game coaching staffs. Frank Vogel, head coach of the Indiana Pacers, and Scott Brooks, head coach of the Oklahoma City Thunder, will coach the game for the East and West respectively.