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NBA announces 2025 All-Star starters
The NBA has revealed the
starters for the 2025 All-Star Game, set to take place on February
16 at the Chase Center in San Francisco. The selection process
remained consistent, with fan votes accounting for 50%, and player
and media votes comprising the remaining 50%.
**Eastern Conference
Starters:**
– **Giannis Antetokounmpo**
(Milwaukee Bucks)
– **Jayson Tatum** (Boston
Celtics)
– **Karl-Anthony Towns** (New
York Knicks)
– **Donovan Mitchell**
(Cleveland Cavaliers)
– **Jalen Brunson** (New York
Knicks)
**Western Conference
Starters:**
– **Nikola Jokić** (Denver
Nuggets)
– **LeBron James** (Los Angeles
Lakers)
– **Kevin Durant** (Phoenix
Suns)
– **Stephen Curry** (Golden
State Warriors)
– **Shai Gilgeous-Alexander**
(Oklahoma City Thunder)
Notably, LeBron James has been
selected for his 21st consecutive All-Star appearance, extending
his record for the most in NBA history.
This year’s All-Star Game
introduces a new format, featuring a mini-tournament with four
teams and three games. The 24 All-Star selections will be divided
evenly into three teams, while the fourth team will comprise the
winners of the Rising Stars game, which includes first- and
second-year NBA players and NBA G League standouts.
The All-Star reserves, selected
by NBA head coaches, will be announced on January 30.
The 2025 All-Star Game promises
to showcase a blend of seasoned veterans and emerging talents,
highlighting the league’s dynamic and evolving
landscape.
Source: https://www.basketballnews.com/
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