NEW YORK — Five gamers every from the East and West have been named starters for the 2023 All-Star Game, the NBA introduced Thursday. Here’s what it is advisable to know:
- LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo have been chosen as captains for garnering probably the most votes of their respective conferences. James has been a captain for each All-Star Game because the league switched to the present format six seasons in the past, and has by no means misplaced.
- Fan voting accounts for 50 p.c of the balloting for starters; chosen media voters account for 25 p.c and gamers’ ballots rely for 25 p.c.
- The NBA will announce All-Star reserves (chosen by coaches) on Feb. 2; for the primary time, captains will select sides simply minutes earlier than the All-Star Game suggestions off on Feb. 19 in Salt Lake City.
All-Star Game Starters
East starters
West starters
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