In the Eastern Conference, Giannis Antetokounmpo secured the captaincy with the highest voting count. The Bucks star will lead a lineup featuring Joel Embiid, Tyrese Haliburton, Damian Lillard, and Jayson Tatum. Tatum expressed his gratitude, acknowledging the honour of consistent fan support throughout his career and the fulfilment of his childhood dream.
Milwaukee stands out as the only team with multiple All-Star starters, with Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard. Notably, the Bucks recently parted ways with coach Adrian Griffin despite their impressive 31-13 record.
The omission of Jalen Brunson sparked discussions, drawing attention from the NBA community. Brunson’s exclusion, despite a stellar season with the Knicks averaging 26.6 points per game and 65 assists, raised eyebrows.
48 media votes 9 media votes
78 player votes 61 player votes
1.45m fan votes 2.2m fan votes pic.twitter.com/U0uCstzI5h— New York Basketball (@NBA_NewYork) January 26, 2024
LeBron James has also achieved a remarkable milestone by earning his 20th NBA All-Star selection, surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s record. As the starters for the upcoming All-Star game next month have been revealed, James takes the helm as the Western Conference captain, having received the most votes. His starting lineup includes Kevin Durant, Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
The All-Star starters selection process involves a combination of fan votes (50%), player votes (25%), and media votes (25%). The focus now shifts to the reserves, which will be announced next week. Coaches have the exclusive responsibility of selecting the reserves and adhering to specific position quotas and wildcard choices.
