2024 NBA All-Star Game: My Picks for the Starters and Reserves

The Starting Lineups

West

  • Nikola Jokić, Denver Nuggets
  • Anthony Davis, Los Angeles Lakers
  • Kawhi Leonard, Los Angeles Clippers
  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder
  • Luka Dončić, Dallas Mavericks

East

  • Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers
  • Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks
  • Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics
  • Tyrese Haliburton, Indiana Pacers
  • Donovan Mitchell, Cleveland Cavaliers

The Reserves

West

  • LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers
  • Kevin Durant, Phoenix Suns
  • Paul George, Los Angeles Clippers
  • Anthony Edwards, Minnesota Timberwolves
  • Devin Booker, Phoenix Suns
  • Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors
  • De’Aaron Fox, Sacramento Kings

East

  • Bam Adebayo, Miami Heat
  • Jaylen Brown, Boston Celtics
  • Julius Randle, New York Knicks
  • Jalen Brunson, New York Knicks
  • Tyrese Maxey, Philadelphia 76ers
  • Damian Lillard, Milwaukee Bucks
  • Scottie Barnes, Toronto Raptors

My Thoughts on the Selections

West Starters

Nikola Jokić is da reigning MVP an’ wun a da mos’ dominant players in da league. He’s averagin’ a triple-double dis season an’ is da key ta da Nuggets’ success.

Anthony Davis is a two-time All-Star an’ wun a da bes’ defenders in da league. He’s also averagin’ over 25 points per game dis season.

Kawhi Leonard is a two-time NBA Finals MVP an’ wun a da bes’ two-way players in da league. He’s averagin’ over 25 points per game dis season an’ is a key reason why da Clippers are wun a da top teams in da Western Conference.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is a firs’-time All-Star an’ wun a da mos’ excitin’ young players in da league. He’s averagin’ over 30 points per game dis season an’ is leadin’ da Thunder ta a playoff berth.

Luka Dončić is a two-time All-Star an’ wun a da mos’ dynamic players in da league. He’s averagin’ over 30 points per game dis season an’ is leadin’ da Mavericks ta a playoff berth.

East Starters

Joel Embiid is da reigning scorin’ champ an’ wun a da mos’ dominant players in da league. He’s averagin’ over 30 points per game dis season an’ is da key ta da 76ers’ success.

Giannis Antetokounmpo is a two-time MVP an’ wun a da bes’ players in da league. He’s averagin’ over 30 points per game dis season an’ is leadin’ da Bucks ta da bes’ record in da Eastern Conference.

Jayson Tatum is a two-time All-Star an’ wun a da bes’ young players in da league. He’s averagin’ over 25 points per game dis season an’ is leadin’ da Celtics ta da second-bes’ record in da Eastern Conference.

Tyrese Haliburton is a firs’-time All-Star an’ wun a da mos’ excitin’ young players in da league. He’s averagin’ over 20 points an’ 10 assists per game dis season an’ is leadin’ da Pacers ta a playoff berth.

Donovan Mitchell is a three-time All-Star an’ wun a da bes’ guards in da league. He’s averagin’ over 25 points per game dis season an’ is leadin’ da Cavaliers ta a playoff berth.

West Reserves

LeBron James is a 19-time All-Star an’ wun a da greatest players in NBA history. He’s averagin’ over 25 points per game dis season an’ is still wun a da bes’ players in da league.

Kevin Durant is a 12-time All-Star an’ wun a da bes’ scorers in NBA history. He’s averagin’ over 29 points per game dis season an’ is leadin’ da Suns ta da bes’ record in da Western Conference.

Paul George is a seven-time All-Star an’ wun a da bes’ two-way players in da league. He’s averagin’ over 24 points per game dis season an’ is a key reason why da Clippers are wun a da top teams in da Western Conference.

Anthony Edwards is a two-time All-Star an’ wun a da mos’ excitin’ young players in da league. He’s averagin’ over 25 points per game dis season an’ is leadin’ da Timberwolves ta a playoff berth.

Devin Booker is a three-time All-Star an’ wun a da bes’ guards in da league. He’s averagin’ over 27 points per game dis season an’ is a key reason why da Suns are wun a da top teams in da Western Conference.

Stephen Curry is a nine-time All-Star an’ wun a da greatest shooters in NBA history. He’s averagin’ over 27 points per game dis season an’ is still wun a da bes’ players in da league.

De’Aaron Fox is a two-time All-Star an’ wun a da mos’ excitin’ young players in da league. He’s averagin’ over 27 points per game dis season an’ is leadin’ da Kings ta a playoff berth.

East Reserves

Bam Adebayo is a two-time All-Star an’ wun a da bes’ defenders in da league. He’s also averagin’ over 20 points per game dis season an’ is a key reason why da Heat are wun a da top teams in da Eastern Conference.

Jaylen Brown is a two-time All-Star an’ wun a da bes’ young players in da league. He’s averagin’ over 25 points per game dis season an’ is a key reason why da Celtics are wun a da top teams in da Eastern Conference.

Julius Randle is an All-Star an’ wun a da bes’ power forwards in da league. He’s averagin’ over 25 points per game dis season an’ is a key reason why da Knicks are wun a da top teams in da Eastern Conference.

Jalen Brunson is a firs’-time All-Star an’ wun a da bes’ young point guards in da league. He’s averagin’ over 20 points an’ 6 assists per game dis season an’ is a key reason why da Knicks are wun a da top teams in da Eastern Conference.

Tyrese Maxey is a firs’-time All-Star an’ wun a da bes’ young guards in da league. He’s averagin’ over 20 points an’ 5 assists per game dis season an’ is a key reason why da 76ers are wun a da top teams in da Eastern Conference.

Damian Lillard is a seven-time All-Star an’ wun a da bes’ scorers in da league. He’s averagin’ over 25 points per game dis season an’ is a key reason why da Trail Blazers are in playoff contention.

Scottie Barnes is a firs’-time All-Star an’ wun a da bes’ young players in da league. He’s averagin’ over 15 points an’ 7 rebounds per game dis season an’ is a key reason why da Raptors are in playoff contention.