NBA All-Star Reserve Selections

LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers was named an NBA All-Star Reserve, extending his consecutive All-Star selections. This remarkable achievement marks his 22nd straight season being selected for the prestigious All-Star game.

Notable Selections and Snubs

Josh Giddey, a 23-year-old guard for the Chicago Bulls, was not selected as an All-Star Reserve. Giddey had been considered for his first All-Star selection following a strong start to the season.

Giddey averaged 18.6 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 8.8 assists per game in 34 appearances.

However, a recurring hamstring injury, which has caused him to miss recent games, impacted his eligibility. Giddey could potentially be named as an injury alternate if he recovers and another selected player, such as Giannis Antetokounmpo, becomes unavailable.

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray earned an All-Star berth. Other notable players who were not selected include:

Michael Porter Jr. (Brooklyn Nets), who is averaging 25.6 points and shooting 39.8 percent from three-point range.
Kawhi Leonard (Los Angeles Clippers).
James Harden (Los Angeles Clippers).

Full All-Star Rosters

Seven players from each conference were chosen as reserves by NBA coaches. These reserve selections join the ten starters, five from each conference, who were previously announced on January 19.

Eastern Conference

Starters:

Giannis Antetokounmpo | Milwaukee Bucks
Jaylen Brown | Boston Celtics
Jalen Brunson | New York Knicks
Cade Cunningham | Detroit Pistons
Tyrese Maxey | Philadelphia 76ers

Reserves:

Donovan Mitchell | Cleveland Cavaliers
Jalen Johnson | Atlanta Hawks
Karl-Anthony Towns | New York Knicks
Pascal Siakam | Indiana Pacers
Norman Powell | Miami Heat
Scottie Barnes | Toronto Raptors
Jalen Duren | Detroit Pistons

Western Conference

Starters:

Stephen Curry | Golden State Warriors
Luka Dončić | Los Angeles Lakers
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | Oklahoma City Thunder
Nikola Jokić | Denver Nuggets
Victor Wembanyama | San Antonio Spurs

Reserves:

Anthony Edwards | Minnesota Timberwolves
Jamal Murray | Denver Nuggets
Chet Holmgren | Oklahoma City Thunder
Kevin Durant | Houston Rockets
Devin Booker | Phoenix Suns
Deni Avdija | Portland Trail Blazers
LeBron James | Los Angeles Lakers

2024 All-Star Game Format

This year's All-Star Game will feature a "USA vs. the World" format, promising an exciting new dynamic. The event will take place at the Inuit Dome in Inglewood, California. The process for assigning players to the respective squads is expected to be determined next week.