NBA All-Star vote: Players who are more popular with fans than peers

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Fri, 24 Jan 2025, 6:51 pm·11-min read

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 12: Klay Thompson #31 of the Dallas Mavericks hugs former teammate Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors after their game at Chase Center on November 12, 2024 in San Francisco, California. This is Thompson's first game back in Golden State after he was traded to Dallas after last season. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

The 2025 All-Star Game starters were announced Thursday, and as per usual, we had some snubs and some weird votes. The difference between fan vote and player vote in the All-Star Game in the last eight years is huge in some cases.

Here are the players who have consistently been more popular with fans than peers under the current voting system. (We’re only listing players with at least five seasons getting votes under that system).

1. Klay Thompson

Jan 15, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31) reacts after making a three point basket against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images

2017: No. 10 with fans, No. 40 with players

2018: No. 10 with fans, No. 36 with players

2019: No. 16 with fans, No. 47 with players

2020: No. 52 with fans, No. 293 with players

2021: No. 43 with fans, No. 203 with players

2022: No. 20 with fans, No. 59 with players

2023: No. 21 with fans, No. 112 with players

2024: No. 46 with fans, No. 137 with players

2025: No. 67 with fans, No. 233 with players

2. Jordan Clarkson

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - NOVEMBER 14: Jordan Clarkson #00 of the Utah Jazz celebrates a basket during the second half of a game against the Dallas Mavericks at Delta Center on November 14, 2024 in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)

2017: No. 23 with fans, No. 186 with players

2018: No. 43 with fans, No. 162 with players

2019: No. 63 with fans, No. 188 with players

2020: No. 58 with fans, No. 293 with players

2021: No. 53 with fans, No. 104 with players

2022: No. 73 with fans, No. 297 with players

2023: No. 41 with fans, No. 69 with players

2024: No. 82 with fans, No. 100 with players

2025: No. 147 with fans, No. 129 with players

3. Derrick Rose

Feb 4, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Derrick Rose (23) warms up before a game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports

2017: No. 28 with fans, No. 40 with players

2018: No. 46 with fans, No. 162 with players

2019: No. 7 with fans, No. 24 with players

2020: No. 14 with fans, No. 22 with players

2021: No. 32 with fans, No. 72 with players

2022: No. 33 with fans, No. 59 with players

2023: No. 39 with fans, No. 69 with players

2024: No. 105 with fans, No. 323 with players

4. Stephen Curry

Jan 23, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) removes his sleeveless hoodie during warm ups before the game against the Chicago Bulls at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images

2017: No. 2 with fans, No. 14 with players

2018: No. 3 with fans, No. 6 with players

2019: No. 5 with fans, No. 7 with players

2020: No. 23 with fans, No. 82 with players

2021: No. 3 with fans, No. 4 with players

2022: No. 2 with fans, No. 7 with players

2023: No. 4 with fans, No. 9 with players

2024: No. 9 with fans, No. 12 with players

2025: No. 11 with fans, No. 10 with players

5. Dwight Howard

Apr 10, 2022; Denver, Colorado, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard (39) during the second half against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

2017: No. 49 with fans, No. 75 with players

2018: No. 44 with fans, No. 49 with players

2019: No. 135 with fans, No. 290 with players

2020: No. 26 with fans, No. 195 with players

2021: No. 60 with fans, No. 77 with players

2022: No. 47 with fans, No. 182 with players

6. Rajon Rondo

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2017: No. 80 with fans, No. 186 with players

2018: No. 96 with fans, No. 70 with players

2019: No. 57 with fans, No. 188 with players

2020: No. 67 with fans, No. 293 with players

2021: No. 141 with fans, No. 311 with players

2022: No. 124 with fans, No. 297 with players

7. Andre Iguodala

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2017: No. 32 with fans, No. 108 with players

2018: No. 38 with fans, No. 250 with players

2019: No. 54 with fans, No. 290 with players

2020: No. 210 with fans, No. 293 with players

2021: No. 105 with fans, No. 203 with players

2022: No. 52 with fans, No. 124 with players

2023: No. 135 with fans, No. 156 with players

8. LeBron James

Jan 23, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) throws powdered chalk into the air before the game against the Boston Celtics at the Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

2017: No. 1 with fans, No. 1 with players

2018: No. 1 with fans, No. 2 with players

2019: No. 1 with fans, No. 5 with players

2020: No. 1 with fans, No. 2 with players

2021: No. 1 with fans, No. 1 with players

2022: No. 1 with fans, No. 3 with players

2023: No. 1 with fans, No. 3 with players

2024: No. 2 with fans, No. 5 with players

2025: No. 4 with fans, No. 5 with players

9. Danny Green

Oct 11, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Danny Green (14) controls the ball against Boston Celtics guard JD Davidson (20) in the fourth quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports

2017: No. 79 with fans, No. 284 with players

2018: No. 82 with fans, No. 162 with players

2019: No. 56 with fans, No. 290 with players

2020: No. 48 with fans, No. 195 with players

2021: No. 147 with fans, No. 203 with players

2022: No. 230 with fans, No. 297 with players

2023: No. 247 with fans, No. 329 with players

10. Kevon Looney

Oct 25, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Kevon Looney (5) goes to the basket against the Utah Jazz during the first quarter at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

2017: No. 140 with fans, No. 284 with players

2018: No. 208 with fans, No. 250 with players

2019: No. 100 with fans, No. 290 with players

2020: No. 158 with fans, No. 293 with players

2021: No. 148 with fans, No. 311 with players

2022: No. 57 with fans, No. 124 with players

2023: No. 28 with fans, No. 85 with players

2024: No. 70 with fans, No. 171 with players

2025: No. 127 with fans, No. 177 with players

11. Kyle Kuzma

Jan 21, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) blocks a shot by Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (33) in the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

2018: No. 28 with fans, No. 39 with players

2019: No. 20 with fans, No. 61 with players

2020: No. 39 with fans, No. 146 with players

2021: No. 56 with fans, No. 203 with players

2022: No. 131 with fans, No. 59 with players

2023: No. 33 with fans, No. 65 with players

2024: No. 43 with fans, No. 171 with players

2025: No. 101 with fans, No. 116 with players

12. Russell Westbrook

Jan 8, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook (4) leaves the court in the fourth quarter against the LA Clippers at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

2017: No. 7 with fans, No. 3 with players

2018: No. 9 with fans, No. 10 with players

2019: No. 13 with fans, No. 15 with players

2020: No. 21 with fans, No. 26 with players

2021: No. 31 with fans, No. 47 with players

2022: No. 24 with fans, No. 107 with players

2023: No. 24 with fans, No. 85 with players

2024: No. 47 with fans, No. 93 with players

2025: No. 61 with fans, No. 58 with players

13. Zion Williamson

Jan 7, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson warms up with a smile before a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images

2020: No. 77 with fans, No. 146 with players

2021: No. 18 with fans, No. 26 with players

2022: No. 108 with fans, No. 297 with players

2023: No. 12 with fans, No. 11 with players

2024: No. 49 with fans, No. 58 with players

2025: No. 60 with fans, No. 58 with players

14. Luka Doncic

Dec 15, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) and Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) greet each other after the game at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

2019: No. 3 with fans, No. 20 with players

2020: No. 2 with fans, No. 4 with players

2021: No. 9 with fans, No. 13 with players

2022: No. 13 with fans, No. 12 with players

2023: No. 5 with fans, No. 6 with players

2024: No. 7 with fans, No. 10 with players

2025: No. 12 with fans, No. 26 with players

15. James Wiseman

Oct 10, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Indiana Pacers center James Wiseman (13) shoots beside Cleveland Cavaliers forward JT Thor (15) in the fourth quarter at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

2021: No. 49 with fans, No. 311 with players

2022: No. 89 with fans, No. 297 with players

2023: No. 305 with fans, No. 329 with players

2024: No. 178 with fans, No. 215 with players

2025: No. 215 with fans, No. 337 with players

16. Chris Paul

Jan 19, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Chris Paul (3) runs the offense against the Miami Heat during the first half at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images

2017: No. 63 with fans, No. 30 with players

2018: No. 25 with fans, No. 30 with players

2019: No. 30 with fans, No. 61 with players

2020: No. 41 with fans, No. 42 with players

2021: No. 37 with fans, No. 33 with players

2022: No. 26 with fans, No. 26 with players

2023: No. 64 with fans, No. 85 with players

2024: No. 112 with fans, No. 323 with players

2025: No. 89 with fans, No. 233 with players

17. Immanuel Quickley

Jan 9, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Sam Merrill (5) defends Toronto Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley (5) in the fourth quarter at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

2021: No. 111 with fans, No. 311 with players

2022: No. 265 with fans, No. 182 with players

2023: No. 126 with fans, No. 212 with players

2024: No. 73 with fans, No. 323 with players

2025: No. 141 with fans, No. 233 with players

18. Khris Middleton

Dec 31, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (22) shoots the ball while Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) defends in the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

2017: No. 190 with fans, No. 135 with players

2018: No. 58 with fans, No. 42 with players

2019: No. 52 with fans, No. 33 with players

2020: No. 44 with fans, No. 49 with players

2021: No. 55 with fans, No. 56 with players

2022: No. 49 with fans, No. 124 with players

2023: No. 93 with fans, No. 329 with players

2024: No. 69 with fans, No. 171 with players

2025: No. 124 with fans, No. 337 with players

19. Alex Caruso

Dec 20, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso (9) defends Miami Heat forward Haywood Highsmith (24) during the first half at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-Imagn Images

2018: No. 287 with fans, No. 250 with players

2019: No. 286 with fans, No. 290 with players

2020: No. 17 with fans, No. 293 with players

2021: No. 39 with fans, No. 311 with players

2022: No. 65 with fans, No. 182 with players

2023: No. 102 with fans, No. 156 with players

2024: No. 101 with fans, No. 215 with players

2025: No. 217 with fans, No. 233 with players

20. Goran Dragic

Mar 28, 2019; Miami, FL, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Luka Doncic (L) and Miami Heat guard Goran Dragic (7) talk after the game at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

2017: No. 94 with fans, No. 75 with players

2018: No. 72 with fans, No. 62 with players

2019: No. 34 with fans, No. 290 with players

2020: No. 123 with fans, No. 100 with players

2021: No. 68 with fans, No. 104 with players

2022: No. 162 with fans, No. 297 with players

2023: No. 131 with fans, No. 212 with players

21. Draymond Green

Jun 13, 2019; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) holds onto the ball while Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam (43) defends during the first half in game six of the 2019 NBA Finals at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit:Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports

2017: No. 14 with fans, No. 32 with players

2018: No. 11 with fans, No. 19 with players

2019: No. 25 with fans, No. 37 with players

2020: No. 49 with fans, No. 74 with players

2021: No. 36 with fans, No. 72 with players

2022: No. 16 with fans, No. 11 with players

2023: No. 23 with fans, No. 43 with players

2024: No. 58 with fans, No. 100 with players

2025: No. 43 with fans, No. 65 with players

22. Robert Williams

Nov 25, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III (35) handles the ball as Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) defends during the first half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

2019: No. 173 with fans, No. 290 with players

2020: No. 176 with fans, No. 293 with players

2021: No. 157 with fans, No. 311 with players

2022: No. 109 with fans, No. 182 with players

2023: No. 80 with fans, No. 130 with players

2024: No. 187 with fans, No. 323 with players

2025: No. 199 with fans, No. 233 with players

23. Andrew Wiggins

Dec 21, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins (22) backs towards the basket as Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo (0) plays defense in the first half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

2017: No. 51 with fans, No. 88 with players

2018: No. 49 with fans, No. 49 with players

2019: No. 79 with fans, No. 51 with players

2020: No. 53 with fans, No. 114 with players

2021: No. 21 with fans, No. 72 with players

2022: No. 9 with fans, No. 14 with players

2023: No. 13 with fans, No. 59 with players

2024: No. 149 with fans, No. 215 with players

2025: No. 28 with fans, No. 65 with players

24. Gordon Hayward

PORTLAND, OREGON - MARCH 06: Gordon Hayward #33 of the Oklahoma City Thunder high-fives fans after the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at the Moda Center on March 06, 2024 in Portland, Oregon. The Oklahoma City Thunder won 128-120. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)

2017: No. 47 with fans, No. 28 with players

2018: No. 66 with fans, No. 119 with players

2019: No. 40 with fans, No. 101 with players

2020: No. 38 with fans, No. 88 with players

2021: No. 30 with fans, No. 50 with players

2022: No. 68 with fans, No. 68 with players

2023: No. 107 with fans, No. 156 with players

2024: No. 121 with fans, No. 215 with players

25. Kristaps Porzingis

Jan 5, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (8) dunks against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

2017: No. 21 with fans, No. 16 with players

2018: No. 12 with fans, No. 11 with players

2019: No. 102 with fans, No. 290 with players

2020: No. 24 with fans, No. 36 with players

2021: No. 50 with fans, No. 56 with players

2022: No. 44 with fans, No. 36 with players

2023: No. 48 with fans, No. 62 with players

2024: No. 27 with fans, No. 33 with players

2025: No. 48 with fans, No. 54 with players

26. Eric Gordon

Dec 30, 2024; Portland, Oregon, USA; Philadelphia 76ers shooting guard Eric Gordon (23) warms up before the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-Imagn Images

2017: No. 24 with fans, No. 60 with players

2018: No. 53 with fans, No. 119 with players

2019: No. 67 with fans, No. 188 with players

2020: No. 154 with fans, No. 293 with players

2021: No. 120 with fans, No. 311 with players

2022: No. 163 with fans, No. 297 with players

2023: No. 242 with fans, No. 212 with players

2024: No. 212 with fans, No. 323 with players

2025: No. 289 with fans, No. 233 with players

27. Yuta Watanabe

Feb 12, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Yuta Watanabe (18) reacts after a three point basket during the second half against the New Orleans Pelicans at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

2019: No. 298 with fans, No. 290 with players

2020: No. 297 with fans, No. 293 with players

2021: No. 118 with fans, No. 311 with players

2022: No. 139 with fans, No. 297 with players

2023: No. 78 with fans, No. 212 with players

2024: No. 201 with fans, No. 323 with players

28. Cam Reddish

Dec 13, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Cam Reddish (5) enters the court after a timeout in the second quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images

2020: No. 216 with fans, No. 293 with players

2021: No. 190 with fans, No. 311 with players

2022: No. 155 with fans, No. 297 with players

2023: No. 233 with fans, No. 329 with players

2024: No. 153 with fans, No. 215 with players

2025: No. 223 with fans, No. 337 with players

29. Norman Powell

Jan 13, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; LA Clippers guard Norman Powell (24) drives against Miami Heat guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. (11) during the second quarter at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Parkhurst-Imagn Images

2017: No. 128 with fans, No. 284 with players

2018: No. 144 with fans, No. 250 with players

2019: No. 151 with fans, No. 290 with players

2020: No. 239 with fans, No. 293 with players

2021: No. 178 with fans, No. 203 with players

2022: No. 102 with fans, No. 297 with players

2023: No. 313 with fans, No. 212 with players

2024: No. 143 with fans, No. 323 with players

2025: No. 44 with fans, No. 40 with players

30. RJ Barrett

Jan 21, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors forward RJ Barrett (9) stands during the playing of national anthems before tip off against the Orlando Magic at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

2020: No. 118 with fans, No. 100 with players

2021: No. 74 with fans, No. 50 with players

2022: No. 93 with fans, No. 124 with players

2023: No. 66 with fans, No. 112 with players

2024: No. 57 with fans, No. 137 with players

2025: No. 53 with fans, No. 177 with players

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