183. The All-Stars' Apprehension

The first day of All-Star Weekend reached a boiling point with Zhang Yang scoring 82 points!

Though the Rookie Challenge usually drew a lot of attention, fans found the actual game somewhat lackluster.

During the year's East vs West rookie game, competition was fierce and unpredictable, but now, with the sophomores taking on the rookies, it was normally a one-sided affair. Even the gifted class of 2003 was hammered by 24 points by the sophomores of 2002 during the 2004 Rookie Challenge, with the sophomore's kingpin overpowering the class of 2003 single-handedly.

This year, fans also felt there was no suspense, the class of 2005 had five players too strong for the class of 2006—Zhang Yang, Paul, Deron, Felton, Ellis.

The best performer from the class of 2006 was Roy, averaging just 15 points per game, unable to catch up with any of the five, not to mention the rest.