LeBron James team for the All Star.
Giannis Antetokoumpo was the first participant chosen by LeBron James to make his team in the All Star that takes place on the seventh in Atlanta (early morning from Sunday to Monday in Spain). LeBron’s subsequent picks had been Stephen Curry (Golden State), Luka Doncic (Dallas) and Nikola Jokic (Denver) as starters.
“I’ve tried to decide on the gamers that might finest complement one another,” stated LeBron, who for the first time will play alongside Anteto, MVP of the final two seasons and captain of the groups that confronted LeBron’s in the final two All Star. “There might be some mischief, however it’s about taking part in the recreation accurately and getting the victory,” accomplished the Lakers star.
Kevin Durant, captain of his team though he won’t be able to play because of an harm, selected on this order Kyrie Irving (Nets), Joel Embiid (Sixers), Kawhi Leonard (Clippers), Bradley Beal (Washington) and Jayson Tatum (Celtics) , as headlines. Tatum will fill Durant’s spot in that starting 5. And as a primary backup, KD selected his Nets teammate James Harden. The remainder of Durant’s chosen reserves are Devin Booker (Phoenix), Zion Williamson (New Orleans), Zach LaVine (Chicago), Julius Randle (Knicks), Nikola Vucevic (Orlando) and Donovan Mitchell (Utah).
LeBron’s chosen backups are Ben Simmons (Sixers), Chris Paul (Oklahoma), Jaylen Brown (Celtics), Paul George (Clippers), Domantas Sabonis (Pacers) and Rudy Gobert (Utah). Anthony Davis, injured, won’t be able to play. The 70th version of the All Star might be very particular because of the pandemic. It will likely be held in a single day as an alternative of a weekend as typical and the Rising Stars recreation won’t be performed. The triples and abilities contests might be held earlier than the recreation and the dunk, throughout the break.
Math contest: Anfernee Simons (Portland), Cassius Stanley (Indiana) and Obi Toppin (New York). The judges for this take a look at might be Dominique Wilkins, Spud Webb, Jason Richardson, Dee Brown and Josh Smith.
Triple contest: Stephen Curry (Golden State), Donovan Mitchell (Utah), Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown (Boston), Devin Booker (Phoenix) and Zach Lavine (Chicago).
Expertise contest: Luka Doncic (Dallas), Chris Paul (Phoenix), Nikola Vucevic (Orlando), Domantas Sabonis (Indiana), Robert Covington (Portland) and Julius Randle (New York).
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