Overview
- LeBron James was named a Western reserve, marking his 22nd consecutive All-Star selection and his first time not being a starter.
- Kevin Durant earned his 16th selection, joining fellow West reserves Anthony Edwards, Devin Booker, Jamal Murray, Chet Holmgren and Deni Avdija, with the East led by Donovan Mitchell, Karl-Anthony Towns, Pascal Siakam, Scottie Barnes, Norman Powell, Jalen Johnson and Jalen Duren.
- Six players were selected for the first time: Murray, Powell, Avdija, Holmgren, Duren and Johnson.
- Reserves were chosen by NBA head coaches within their conferences and without voting for their own players, prompting debate over notable omissions such as Kawhi Leonard, Joel Embiid and Alperen Şengün as the host Clippers went unrepresented.
- Team assignments for the USA vs. World tournament will be revealed Feb. 3, and Commissioner Adam Silver is expected to name at least one injury replacement for Giannis Antetokounmpo before the Feb. 15 event at the Intuit Dome.