NBA All-Star Game starters: All 10 starting in 2025, including a surprising Jalen Brunson pick
mike d. sykes, ii
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It's already that time of year, folks. The NBA's Christmas Day showcase was less than a month ago, but we're already on the precipice of the All-Star game coming on February 16th.
With the game comes the discussion of which players will be participating. The debates can get heated — especially when you're talking about All-Star game starters.
That discussion ends today. The final tally is in. The NBA's All-Star Game starters have been decided.
You know how it goes. Every year fans vote on who they think the starters in the All-Star game should be. That fan vote accounts for 50 percent of the tally. Another 25 percent goes to the players and the final 25 percent goes to media. The NBA adds all that together and brings you the All-Star game starting rosters.
Things will be a bit different with the NBA's change in format this year. The starters here aren't exactly the starters — they're just the first 10 players added to the pool for picking.
Still, being named an All-Star starter is an honor for most players. Here's who made the cut this here.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 19, 2024; Orlando, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots the ball over Orlando Magic guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (3) in the third quarter at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors
Jan 20, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) dribbles past Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown (7) in the third quarter at the Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images
Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets
Dec 28, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) reacts in the fourth quarter against the Detroit Pistons at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
LeBron James
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Kevin Durant, Phoenix Suns
Oct 31, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) shoots against Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac (40) during the first half at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
Jalen Brunson, New York Knicks
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Donovan Mitchell, Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 30, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) reacts during the second quarter of the game against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 17, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) celebrates after winning the Emirates NBA Cup championship game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images
Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics
Jan 10, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) shoots the ball against Sacramento Kings guard Devin Carter (22) and forward DeMar DeRozan (10) in the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images
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