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NBA reveals All-Star starters, LeBron James with 21st consecutive selection

Written by Paul Kemp
Paul Kemp
Paul Kemp is an experienced sports writer covering Soccer, NBA and NHL. He also writes in depth reviews of sports betting sites based on his personal experience.
, | Updated: January 24, 2025
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NBA All-Star game starters

    Key Takeaways:

  • LeBron James has set a new NBA record with his 21st consecutive All-Star Game selection, based on fan votes
  • Giannis Antetokounmpo leads the fan vote for the second consecutive year, receiving 4.4 million votes
  • The All-Star Game will feature 24 players split into three teams of eight, selected by former NBA legends Shaquille O’Neal, Charles Barkley, and Kenny Smith
  • The additional 14 reserve players will be announced on January 30 after being chosen by NBA coaches
  • The All-Star Game will take place on February 16 in San Francisco

LeBron James has been selected for the NBA All-Star Game for the 21st consecutive time, breaking his own record. This milestone follows fan voting, which also saw Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks leading for the second year in a row with 4.4 million votes.

Joining James and Antetokounmpo as All-Star starters are Jalen Brunson (New York Knicks) and Donovan Mitchell (Cleveland Cavaliers) as guards for the Eastern Conference, along with Jayson Tatum (Boston Celtics) and Karl-Anthony Towns (New York). The Western Conference will feature Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors), Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Oklahoma City Thunder), Kevin Durant (Phoenix Suns), Nikola Jokić (Denver Nuggets), and LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers).

The selection process included a weighted voting system: 50% fan votes, 25% from a panel of journalists, and 25% from active players. Fourteen reserve players will be added to the roster, selected by NBA coaches, with the announcement scheduled for January 30.

Candidates for reserve spots include Victor Wembanyama (San Antonio Spurs), Anthony Davis (Los Angeles Lakers), Anthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves), Luka Dončić and Kyrie Irving (Dallas Mavericks), last year’s All-Star Game MVP Damian Lillard (Milwaukee Bucks), Tyler Herro (Miami Heat), Trae Young (Atlanta Hawks), and LaMelo Ball (Charlotte Hornets).

The 2024 NBA All-Star Game will debut a new format, dividing the 24 selected players into three teams of eight. The rosters will be determined by NBA legends Shaquille O’Neal, Charles Barkley, and Kenny Smith. The highly anticipated event is set for February 16 in San Francisco.

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