We already knew the 10 starters who will appear in the 2025 NBA All-Star Game. But now we know the reserves who will join them as well.
Those who were snubbed from making an appearance in the starting lineup (which was chosen by fans, media, and players) had a chance to represent their conferences in San Francisco by earning a selection from NBA coaches.
Some deserving players including Victor Wembanyama, Anthony Davis, Jaren Jackson Jr., Cade Cunningham, and Evan Mobley all got some love.
Unfortunately for the following players, however, these players did not get the nod. They could still get a call as alternates, however, if they are chosen by the commissioner should one or more player get hurt before the NBA All-Star Game on February 16.
Charlotte’s LaMelo Ball is the biggest surprise considering he led fan voting among players at his position in the East and he finished third among player voting. He had a much stronger voting from fans than media, though.
Meanwhile, Dallas star Luka Doncic finished third among fans among West guards and fourth among media members. His teammate, Kyrie Irving, was fourth among players and fourth among fans.
Here are the most notable snubs, sorted based on voting results:
- Ball, LaMelo (CHA)
- Doncic, Luka (DAL)
- Irving, Kyrie (DAL)
- Banchero, Paolo (ORL)
- Young, Trae (ATL)
- Morant, Ja (MEM)
- Maxey, Tyrese (PHI)
- Fox, De’Aaron (SAC)
- Wagner, Franz (ORL)
- Allen, Jarrett (CLE)
- Embiid, Joel (PHI)
- Sabonis, Domantas (SAC)
- Booker, Devin (PHX)
- Powell, Norman (LAC)
- Bridges, Mikal (NYK)
