Both the Eastern and Western Conference starters for the 2024 NBA All-Star game have been revealed. There were a few unexpected decisions.
The NBA All-Star game, which will be played in Utah, will open with the top ten vote-getters. The starting lineup and the squad leaders were both revealed. LeBron James, a star with the LA Lakers, is the Western Conference’s captain. Giannis Antetokounmpo, a star for the Milwaukee Bucks, was selected as the Eastern Conference’s captain. Also Read: Damian Lillard scores 37 points as the Blazers defeat the Spurs 147-127 to snap their losing streak.
On February 2, when the head coaches of the league choose the reserves, the remaining NBA All-Stars will be revealed. Two guards, three frontcourt players, and two “wild cards” who can play any position make up each conference’s seven reserves. Adam Silver, the NBA commissioner, will decide whether to substitute players due to injuries.
The All-Star Game will soon be here, which means it’s time to decide who will start the league’s exhibition game in mid-season in 2022ā23. They chose these starting with a poll that included players (25 percent), media (25 percent), and fans (50 percent). With help from the accounting firm Ernst & Young, they revealed these starters on TNT on Thursday. The following 10 players have been chosen, with three front-court players and two guards from each conference:
NBA Eastern and Western Conference List
Players | Teams | Position | Conference |
Lebron James | Los Angeles Lakers | Forward | West |
Zion Williamson | New Orleans Pelicans | Forward | West |
Nikola Jokic | Denver Nuggets | Center | West |
Luka Doncic | Dallas Mavericks | Guard | West |
Stephen Curry | Golden State Warriors | Guard | West |
Giannis Antetokounmpo | Milwaukee Bucks | Forward | East |
Jayson Tatum | Boston Celtics | Forward | East |
Kevin Durant | Brooklyn Nets | Forward | East |
Kyrie Irving | Brooklyn Nets | Guard | East |
Donovan Mitchell | Cleveland Cavaliers | Guard | East |
LeBron James averages 29.9 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 7.0 assists at the age of 38. He is the sole reason the Lakers have a chance to make the playoffs. Averaging 31 points, 12 rebounds, and 5.8 assists per game is Giannis Antetokounmpo. Also Read: Jalen Green scores 42 points to lead the Rockets past the Timberwolves, stopping a 13-gameĀ losingĀ run
Since the new All-Star format began in 2018, James has served as the NBA All-Star game’s captain each year. In 2019 and 2020, Antetekounmpo served as the All-Star captain.
Donovan Mitchell, Kevin Durant, Jayson Tatum, and Kyrie Irving make up the Eastern Conference’s starting lineup. Many believed that Joel Embiid would start for the Eastern Conference this year. Fans, however, prefer other players over him.
Steph Curry, Luka Doncic, Zion Williamson, and Nikola Jokic are the starting five players for the Western Conference. The most unexpected choice was Williamson. His first time starting in the NBA All-Star game will be his second appearance overall.
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