NBA All-Star Game Lineups Announced: LeBron James to Make Record 20th Consecutive Start, Tyrese Haliburton Gets First Nod
Date: January 26, 2024
In a much-anticipated reveal on TNT Thursday night, the lineups for the upcoming NBA All-Star Game on February 18 were announced, bringing both excitement and a blend of seasoned and new talents to the court.
LeBron James, the iconic Lakers forward, has secured his record-breaking 20th consecutive start in the All-Star Game. The 39-year-old, NBA’s all-time leading scorer, surpassed the previous record held by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. James, despite battling a nagging leg injury, remains a dominant force and the West’s leading vote-getter.
On the other side of the court, rising star Tyrese Haliburton, hailing from Indianapolis, received his first All-Star nod as the starting point guard for the East. Unfortunately, Haliburton is currently sidelined with a hamstring injury but is hopeful to showcase his skills on the homecourt of the Pacers.
The rest of the East starting lineup features Milwaukee’s Damian Lillard, Philadelphia’s Joel Embiid, Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Boston’s Jayson Tatum. In the West, James will be joined by Dallas’ Luka Dončić, Oklahoma City’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Denver’s Nikola Jokic, and Phoenix’s Kevin Durant, who returns to the All-Star Game after missing the past few due to injuries.
The fan vote played a significant role in determining the starters, with Haliburton and Trae Young securing their spots in the East, and Stephen Curry and Luka Dončić earning nods in the West.
Notably, the NBA has reverted to the traditional East vs. West format for the All-Star Game, moving away from the playground-style selection seen in recent years. The captains, LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo, will be determined by vote totals in their respective conferences.
In an effort to inject competitiveness back into the All-Star Game, the format returns to four 12-minute quarters, resembling a regular game. Additionally, the highest-scoring team in each quarter will win money for the charity of its captain’s choice.
As the NBA All-Star Weekend approaches, basketball fans eagerly await the clash of these stellar lineups, hoping for a thrilling and competitive showcase of talent on the court. The reserves for each conference will be announced on February 1, adding more intrigue to the star-studded event.
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