NBA All-Star starters are officially official. And surprise, surprise: We have snubs to discuss. First, though, let's have a look at who made
Despite strong fan support, Victor Wembanyama was not named a starter for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game, missing out on the Western Conference lineup.
Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball and San Antonio Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama stand out as the biggest snubs after the NBA All-Star Game
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Jokić, who has also been named All-Star for the seventh time in his career, scored 35 points, 22 rebounds, and 17 assists, becoming the only other player alongside Wilt Chamberlain in 1968 to record a game with 35+ point, 20+ rebounds and 15+ assists.
Tom H & Dan Devine make the case for their Western Conference All-Star starters headlined by Victor Wembanyama.
O'Connor: Tyler Herro. He has completely changed the way he plays basketball. He has nearly eliminated early-clock midrange jumpers in favor of more at-rim chances, 3-pointers, and playmaking looks. With better off-hand finishing, passing vision, and perimeter scoring, he looks like a borderline All-Star.
Anthony Davis led LA with 24 points, eight rebounds and three assists. Austin Reaves had 23 points, three rebounds and six assists. LeBron James finished with 20 points, 14 rebounds and six assists. Kristaps Porzingis led Boston with 22 points, seven rebounds and two assists.
The starting lineups for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game were announced Thursday, led by Giannis Antetokounmpo, who received more than 4.4 million votes from fans, the most of any player. The leading vote-getter among Western Conference All-Stars was Nikola Jokić.
The NBA announced the starters for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game on Thursday night and to no surprise, Kevin Durant of the Phoenix Suns was named a frontcourt starter for the Western Conference. Durant will join both LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers and Nikola Jokić of the Denver Nuggets in the West frontcourt while Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City were named the starters for the West backcourt.
After commissioner Adam Silver talked about the possibility of an NBA Europe league on Thursday, Wemby shined with 30 points, 11 rebounds, six assists and five blocks in a Spurs rout.