We already know the “holders” of the next All-Star Games since the votes of the public (50%), players (25%) and journalists (25%) have delivered their verdict: in the West, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is accompanied by Stephen Curry on the “backcourt”, LeBron James, Kevin Durant And Nikola Jokic forming the “front cost”.
In the East, these are Jalen Brunson And Donovan Mitchell which form the titular “backcourt”, with Jayson Tatum, Giannis Antetokounmpo And Karl-Anthony Towns on the frontcourt.
And without much surprise, we find these ten players in the list of 24 players resulting from your votes.
For the Eastern Conference, you even picked the exact same middle five, Giannis Antetokounmpo (98%), Jayson Tatum (97%), Donovan Mitchell (93%), Karl-Anthony Towns (91%) and Jalen Brunson (88%). ) being generally popular. A list completed by Cade Cunningham (82%), Jaylen Brown (78%), Trae Young (78%), Evan Mobley (62%), Darius Garland (51%), Paolo Banchero (50%) and Damian Lillard (48%).
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However, it is difficult to think that the Magic strong winger could participate in the All-Star Game, given the number of games he has missed this season. And despite the Hornets' results, LaMelo Ball (46%) therefore has a good chance of being preferred, even if it only comes in 13th place in your votes.
In the West, Nikola Jokic (99%) and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (98%) were almost unanimous, while Victor Wembanyama (95%) is ahead LeBron James (92%), Kevin Durant (88%) and Stephen Curry (85%). Anthony Edwards (91%) is also included in your ranking. According to your votes, the starters in the West would therefore be Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Anthony Edwards, LeBron James, Victor Wembanyama and Nikola Jokic!
To complete the list, in addition to Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry, we find Anthony Davis (80%), Luka Doncic (63%), Ja Morant (62%), Kyrie Irving (53%) and Alperen Sengun (50%).
However, it seems difficult to think that the Mavericks have two representatives in the All-Star Game, especially given the number of games missed by Luka Doncic. It's also difficult to see Ja Morant being chosen this season, when he has still missed a lot of games, and his teammate Jaren Jackson Jr. is holding the house.