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.