Once he regained that feeling of being a main core, even with a depleted roster, the Supersonics still gave off an incredibly powerful vibe.
By mid-January, Yu Fei began to consistently churn out triple-doubles, and Irving gradually adapted to the role of the secondary offensive player, starting to show off his talents beside Yu Fei.
Irving's performance in his rookie year was so outstanding that the outside world had already started discussing who was better, him or Roy.
In late January, the League announced the 2013 All-Star game roster. Averaging 23 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists per game, Irving edged out the Mavericks' Tony Parker and was elected as the starting point guard for the Western All-Stars.
At the same time, Irving's signature sneaker sales under Reebok skyrocketed. In Seattle, his advertisements and posters also significantly increased.
