The 2024 NBA All-Star Game will begin its midseason showcase in Indianapolis on February 18th, and will feature all-time legends in the starting lineup. We now know that a combination of rising young talent and Hall of Famers will also be featured. The lock will be released from the bench.
All-Star reserves were announced Thursday. He only has 12 All-Star spots available in each conference, so it feels like more and more good players are being squeezed out every year. This could be the most competitive All-Star race in league history, with a lot of talent coming together from all over the league during an unprecedented scoring boom.
NBA All-Star reserves were selected by the league’s 30 head coaches. Each conference will receive two backcourt players, three frontcourt players and two wild card picks as All-Star reserves. Starting this year, the game will return to an East vs. West format. See the breakdown of the 2024 NBA All-Star starters here. Joel Embiid, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jayson Tatum, Damian Lillard, and Tyrese Haliburton will start in the East, while LeBron James, Nikola Jokic, Kevin Durant, Luka Doncic, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will start in the West. It was already known that he would be the starter.
The complete 2024 NBA All-Star roster is below.
East NBA All-Star 2024 Reserve
Starters: Joel Embiid, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jayson Tatum, Damian Lillard, Tyrese Haliburton
Donovan Mitchell, G. cleveland cavaliers: Despite injuries to co-stars Evan Mobley and Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell kept the Cavs near the top of the Eastern Conference with his incredible on-ball scoring ability. Mitchell is one of the best downhill drivers in the game today as a small but powerful team that attacks the rim. Mitchell’s 3-point shooting percentage is down by his standards (34 percent), but his shooting volume and confidence is so great that teams can’t get him into open looks. Mitchell looked more solid defensively this year and played harder offensively, posting career highs of 2.7 percent steals and 1.1 percent blocks. He’s the type of backcourt star every team covets.
Jalen Brunson, G. new york knicks: The Knicks haven’t had a star point guard since Walt Frazier in the 1970s, but Brunson definitely filled that void in his second year with the team. Not the biggest or fastest guard by any means, Brunson wins by being incredibly crafty with the ball in his hands.His scoring has exploded since his departure. dallas mavericks That’s a good thing for New York in free agency, as he’s gotten used to shooting high-volume threes. He’s already made more threes this year than he did in a full season with Dallas, hitting a career-high 42.2 percent. He’s been the biggest catalyst for New York’s 31-17 start, and my vote would have been for him to start this game against Lillard.
Tyrese Maxey, G. philadelphia 76ers: Maxey became a breakout star in his fourth season and ensured the Sixers haven’t missed a beat since trading James Harden at the beginning of the season. The 23-year-old guard is one of the fastest players in the league with the ball in his hands, and utilizes a deadly floater and improved 3-point stroke to perfectly back up Joel Embiid’s strong scoring. Plays a complementary role on the court. It’s scary to imagine what the Sixers would be without Maxey’s rise, but as long as Embiid stays healthy, the Sixers are a legitimate contender in the East.
Jaylen Brown, F. boston celtics: Brown had a lot to accomplish after signing the largest contract in NBA history during the offseason, but he’s lived up to his end of the deal so far. Brown’s scoring dropped a bit as Boston put Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday into the lineup, but he shot better from three (35.2 percent) and had fewer turnovers, important in an elite defense. continues to play a role. . People can debate all day long who is truly the Celtics’ second-best player, but Brown’s combination of strong straight-line slashing, competent shooting, and one-on-one defense is the team’s best player. There is no doubt that this is a big reason why it has been so successful. .
Bam Adebayo, C, Miami Heat: Adebayo showed incredible versatility as a center last season when the Heat made a Cinderella run to the NBA Finals as the No. 8 seed, and he’s been great again this year. The 26-year-old is an elite defender with great transition ability, a reliable rebounder and a key playmaking hub for the Miami offense, still averaging over 20 points per game. The Heat are usually very annoying to play because of Bam’s unique skill set.
Paolo Banchero, F, Orlando Magic: Banchero was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2022 draft, and now, one year later, is an All-Star. The 20-year-old forward has dragged the Magic into the playoff race with his polished one-on-one scoring, improved passing and improved 3-point shooting. There is still a lot of low hanging fruit in Banchero’s shot profile, but it will only improve over time. The fact that he’s already an All-Star caliber player despite being a little inefficient early in his career shows just how talented he is.
Julius Randle, F, New York Knicks: The Knicks and Randle have worked wonders for each other since they first agreed to a cheap free agent contract in 2019. Randle is already a two-time All-NBA selection with New York, and now he’ll add another All-Star berth. There’s nothing great about the blemished forward’s game, but he overcame a slow start and showed once again why he’s one of the most productive frontcourt players in the conference. Randle’s aggressive ball drive is always his bread and butter, but he’s also a talented passer and reliable rebounder. He is currently out with a shoulder injury, but his season deserves recognition.
West NBA All-Star 2024 Reserve
Starters: LeBron James, Nikola Jokic, Kevin Durant, Luka Doncic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
steph curry, g. golden state warriors: Voters were correct in choosing Luka Doncic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as the West starters over Curry, but the Warriors icon is still having a great individual season. Steph still leads the league in 3-pointers, hitting 41 percent on 11.6 triples per game. It’s a shame that the Warriors were such a disaster. That’s because Curry, approaching his 36th birthday, still seems good enough to be a top option on a championship team.
Anthony Edwards, G. minnesota timberwolves: Edwards is a human highlight machine waiting to happen. He proved he can still play winning basketball in his fourth season. The 22-year-old helped lead the Timberwolves to the top of the Western Conference with his dynamic slashing, improved 3-point shooting and big-play defense. He is having the most efficient scoring season of his career to date, while also posting his highest assist rate ever. When the game is on the line, the Timberwolves’ offense runs through Edwards. He will continue to improve as he continues to fine-tune his shot selection and reduce his turnovers.
Kawhi Leonard, F, Los Angeles Clippers: Leonard has been only a part-time player due to injuries since joining the Clippers in the summer of 2019, but he was finally able to play this year and had one of the best regular seasons of his career. The 32-year-old feels unguardable at his peak. He’s automatic from mid-range, making 44 percent of his threes and still being able to overwhelm smaller defenders in the paint. Leonard will also remind himself from time to time that he is one of the best wing defenders of all time when he decides to put on the clamps in a critical moment. As long as Kawhi stays healthy, the Clippers will be a title threat.
Anthony Davis, C. Los Angeles Lakers: LeBron James is starting the All-Star Game for the West, but most Lakers fans agree that Davis is actually the team’s best player this season. Nearing his 31st birthday, Davis can cover the rim and erase his teammates’ defensive mistakes thanks to his long arms, elite closing speed, and hand-eye coordination. He continues to be a defensive supernova who can leave. This season, he has continued to cut some long twos in favor of more attempts to the rim, which puts him on the verge of having the most efficient scoring season of his career. . If AD is healthy enough to play, the Lakers can always count on him to perform at an All-Star level on both ends of the floor.
Devin Booker, G. phoenix suns: After Phoenix traded Chris Paul this summer, Booker was moved to point guard this season and has performed well in that role. The 27-year-old is averaging career highs in points (28.3 points per game), assists (7.3 per game) and 3-point percentage (38.8 percent) while limiting turnovers so far this year. are doing. He is a relentless scorer in the half court and is a true three-level scoring threat. Booker makes about 53 percent of his shots from midrange. By cleaning the glass, knocking them down at almost a 50 percent clip. His speed, aggressiveness, and shooting touch make him an incredibly tough cover and seem to have a counter to anything defenses throw at him.
Paul George, F, Los Angeles Clippers: The addition of a true point guard in James Harden helped George unlock what is probably his strongest season since he was a serious MVP candidate with the Thunder in 2019. George can get buckets any way he wants, including a knockdown 3-point shot (41% from deep), an athletic get to the rim, and a reliable mid-range pull-up game. He is currently having the most efficient scoring season of his career, shooting 61 percent from the field.
Karl-Anthony Towns, F, Minnesota Timberwolves: KAT has finally found the perfect role next to Anthony Edwards’ reliable scoring guard and Rudy Gobert’s defensive anchor. The 28-year-old 7-footer can score between the floors one minute and be the leading scorer the next. KAT is making 44.3 percent of his triples on five attempts per game, putting together perhaps the best shooting season ever for a big man. Towns received more attention than teammate Rudy Gobert as the Timberwolves rose to the top of the Western standings. I don’t know if I agree with this statement, but there is no doubt that KAT is an offensive star.
