List of NBA All-Stars

LeBron James was selected to start and has played in the NBA All-Star Game 20 consecutive times, all records.

The National Basketball Association (NBA) All-Star Game is an annual exhibition basketball game. It is the main event of the NBA All-Star Weekend. Traditionally, the All-Star Game featured a conference-based format, featuring a team composed of all of the top ranked basketball players in the Eastern Conference and another team of all-stars from the Western Conference. From 2018 to 2023, the NBA employed a different format featuring two teams captained by the top leading vote-getter from each conference. Following the selection of the all-star starters and reserves, the captains choose from a pool of all-stars to form their teams regardless of conference. Twelve players—five starters and seven reserves—from each conference are chosen from what used to be a pool of 120 players—60 players from each conference with 24 guards and 24 frontcourts (forwards and centers)—listed on the ballots by a panel of sport writers and broadcasters to all active players. The starters are chosen by a combination of fans, media, and current players. Fans may vote using a variety of online platforms, and account for 50% of the vote, with the media and current players each accounting for 25%.[1] The reserves are chosen by voting among the head coaches of each team's particular conference. Coaches are not allowed to vote for their own players, and can select two guards, three front court players, and two players regardless of positions.[2] If a player is unable to participate due to injury, the NBA commissioner will select a replacement.[3] The 1999 All-Star Game was canceled due to the league's lockout.[4]

  1. ^ "NBA makes major changes to All-Star voting format". USA Today. December 19, 2016. Archived from the original on May 29, 2023. Retrieved January 22, 2017.
  2. ^ "Anthony snubbed when All-Star reserves announced". ESPN.com. February 17, 2007. Archived from the original on October 25, 2012. Retrieved December 24, 2008.
  3. ^ "Boston's Allen named All-Star replacement for Washington's Butler". ESPN.com. February 13, 2008. Archived from the original on December 27, 2015. Retrieved December 24, 2008.
  4. ^ Steele, David (December 9, 1998). "NBA Drops All-Stars – What's Left? February game in Philly latest casualty of lockout". San Francisco Chronicle. Hearst Communications Inc. Archived from the original on September 18, 2011. Retrieved December 17, 2008.