The starters for this year’s All-Star game have been announced and the NBA world is reacting to who made it and who didn’t.
The East starters will be Giannis Antetokounmpo (captain), Joel Embiid, Jayson Tatum, Damian Lillard and Tyrese Haliburton.
It will be Lillard’s first time starting as an All-Star, as he has started off the bench in his last seven appearances.
While the West starters will be LeBron James (captain), Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic, Kevin Durant and Luka Doncic.
It will be King James’ 20th straight All-Star appearance, marking the most in NBA history.
As always, there have been snubs and the NBA world is voicing opinions.
The best reactions from NBA players, fans and media personalities alike are below.
Thanks to the fans, media and most importantly my peers for voting me into my 14th all star game. Can’t wait to lock in and hoop with some of the greatest ever in Indy..
— Kevin Durant (@KDTrey5) January 26, 2024
Damian Lillard over Jalen Brunson is a crime.
— Kevin O'Connor (@KevinOConnorNBA) January 26, 2024
Stephen Curry isnt an all-star starter…
pic.twitter.com/JqsTYIPp0z— TheWarriorsHouse (@GSWarriorsHouse) January 26, 2024
Jalen Brunson not being an All-Star starter in the Eastern Conference is a damn tragedy! I can’t wait until tomorrow when I in front of that camera on NBA Today! That’s some BS! Carry the hell on…
— Kendrick Perkins (@KendrickPerkins) January 26, 2024
"I would have love to see Jalen Brunson as a starter…he made the Knicks relevant for the first time since Patrick Ewing."
Chuck's reaction to Jalen Brunson not being named an All-Star starter pic.twitter.com/kK2Y3uM0sA
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) January 26, 2024
No Kawhi Leonard as an All-Star starter is dumb.
— Farbod Esnaashari (@Farbod_E) January 26, 2024
Trae Young is not an All-Star starter? 🧐 pic.twitter.com/miDkuoEfFk
— Bally Sports: Hawks (@HawksOnBally) January 26, 2024
Donovan Mitchell IS NOT AN ALL-STAR STARTER?????
— Across The Cavs (@AcrossCavs) January 26, 2024
LeBron seeing that he has to go to Indiana for the All-Star Game pic.twitter.com/8AGtZQWPt6
— Coen Carr Triple4’s Enthusiast (@DeepWatersOfEL) January 26, 2024
Jalen Brunson seeing the All-Star starters pic.twitter.com/Y9iJ3r8CCn
— BetMGM 🦁 (@BetMGM) January 26, 2024
“Damian Lillard” All-Star starter pic.twitter.com/5aQ2S03vj6
— Teg🚨 (@IQfor3) January 26, 2024
Dame and Giannis All-Star starters
— GiannisMuse 🦌 (@GiannisMuse) January 26, 2024
According to The Athletic, “The fan vote accounted for 50 percent of the tally for choosing starters; the player vote and media vote accounted for 25 percent each, respectively. The seven reserves for each conference, to be announced Feb. 1, are selected by NBA head coaches.”
All-Star weekend will take place this year at at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis from Fri, 16 Feb– Sun, 18 Feb 2024.