It’s almost NBA All-Star Game time once again and this time, the format of conference rivalry will return.
The 2024 edition — which will be in Indianapolis on Feb. 18 — will have Giannis Antetokounmpo and LeBron James as the honorary captains.
On Thursday, we learned the captains and starters that were revealed after fans voted (and got 50 percent of the power) with fellow players and a panel of media getting the other 50 percent. There weren’t a ton of surprises, but some intriguing picks.
Let’s run through the list of those 10 NBA stars honored on Thursday:
1
LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers (captain)

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2
Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets

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3
Kevin Durant, Phoenix Suns

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4
Luka Doncic, Dallas Mavericks

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5
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder

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6
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks (captain)

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7
Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers

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8
Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics

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9
Tyrese Haliburton, Indiana Pacers

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10
Damian Lillard, Milwaukee Bucks

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