This morning, the 2024 Indiana All-Star Game starters were officially released. Brother Alphabet beat James and was elected as the All-Star vote king this year, which also broke James' domination of the All-Star vote king for 7 consecutive years, and also became the captain of the Eastern All-Star. Although James missed out on becoming the All-Star Game vote king for the eighth consecutive time, James was selected for the All-Star Game for the 20th consecutive time in his career, surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the player with the most All-Star selections in NBA history, and was re-elected as the Western All-Star vote king, and also the captain of the Western All-Star.
Western All-Star starting lineup: James, Durant, Jokic, Doncic, Alexander.
Eastern Conference All-Star starting lineup: Antetokounmpo, Embiid, Tatum, Haliburton, Lillard.
The 2024 NBA All-Star Weekend will be held in Indianapolis from February 16-18. Today, the NBA officially announced only the All-Star starting lineup, and the bench lineup has not yet been announced. The bench roster will be announced on Feb. 2 and will be selected by NBA coaches, with seven players from each of the East and West, two backcourts, three frontcourts, and two players at any position.
The starting roster for the 2024 NBA All-Star Game has been revealed, and there are some notable highlights. First, LeBron James was once again named to the All-Star starting lineup, the 20th time in his career, an amazing achievement. James has always been one of the best players in the NBA, and has been selected to the All-Star Game 20 times in a row, which fully demonstrates James' performance and dominance. James' first career All-Star selection was on February 4, 2005, and since then, James has never missed an All-Star.
Meanwhile, the Bucks' alphabet brother Giannis Antetokounmpo broke James' seven-year streak and was named the All-Star vote leader for the first time, which is a testament to his talent and performance. As one of the most dominant MVP winners in the NBA today, Antetokounmpo has shown exceptional ability on both offensive and defensive ends. His physicality, technique, and basketball IQ have made him a top-tier player and basketball superstar. In this All-Star fan vote, Brother Alphabet got 5427874, and so far this season, Brother Alphabet has averaged 31.3 points, 11.7 rebounds and 6.2 assists per game, showing excellent dominance on both offensive and defensive ends.
It is worth noting that Lillard, another backcourt core of the Bucks, was also selected as an All-Star starter in the East, so that two stars of the Bucks, Lillard and Brother Alphabet, were selected as All-Star starters, and they are also the only ones in the league! After Lillard joined the Bucks this season, although the statistics have declined, the core player of the team is Brother Alphabet after all, and at the tactical level, Lillard has made a lot of sacrifices.
In addition to Antetokounmpo and Lillard, other players selected to start the 2024 NBA Eastern Conference All-Stars include: Joel Embiid of the 76ers, Jayson Tatum of the Celtics, and Haliburton of the Pacers. These players are the core and leaders of their respective teams, and their performances and contributions on the field are remarkable. In particular, the newly rising Haliburton, as the Pacers' backcourt commander, has averaged 12.6 assists per game this season, making Haliburton the darling of the league quickly. In addition, this All-Star is being held in Indiana, and as a member of the Pacers, it is expected that he can be selected as an All-Star starter.
In the West, it is not surprising that Durant, Jokic, and Doncic were selected, and it was more surprising that Alexander, the Thunder's leading guard, overtook Curry at the last minute and replaced Curry as the starting player in the West. Not only have the SGA played a dominant game on the offensive end this season, but the Thunder under him have also played an excellent record, and the Thunder are currently second in the West with a 31-13 record. On the contrary, Curry's Warriors have not had a satisfactory record this season, and the Warriors are currently ranked 12th in the West with a 19-23 record, and it is understandable that Curry was not selected to the starting lineup.
The All-Star Game is an NBA event that brings together the best players and fans in the league. Although the All-Star is still a while before it begins, fans can enjoy a high-level game and a variety of fancy performances for such a wonderful basketball feast. From the rookie game, to the skills competition, the three-point competition, the slam dunk competition, and then to the All-Star game, every link is full of passion and highlights. This All-Star canceled the process of selecting captains for the previous East and West teams, and resumed the previous East and West matches.
In the upcoming 2024 NBA All-Star Game, fans are looking forward to exciting performances from stars such as James and Antetokounmpo. Every fan wants to see an exciting game and witness the excellence and passionate spirit of these basketball superstars on the court. Regardless of the outcome of the game, the All-Star Game will be an unforgettable basketball trip. In addition, the All-Star Game is also an opportunity to show fans the personality and characteristics of the players. Through the All-Star Game, players are also able to better interact with their fans and build closer connections.
The 2024 NBA All-Star Game will be a basketball feast not to be missed. Fans are looking forward to the match and will be able to witness their idols on the field to show their skills and competitive spirit. At the same time, the All-Star Game is also an important business and publicity platform that will continue to drive the development and popularity of basketball. Whether you're a basketball fan or a casual spectator, you shouldn't miss out on this incredible basketball extravaganza.