The 2021 NBA All-Star Game takes place on Sunday, March 7 in Atlanta. But thanks to COVID-19, the value of a weekend’s events is compressed into one night: the skill challenge and 3-point competition take place before the competition, while the dunk competition acts as the halftime show.
All-Star votes began on January 28, and All-Star headlines, determined by fan votes (representing 50% of the vote), media votes (25%), and player votes (25%), were announced on January 18. The reserves, which will be voted on by NBA coaches, were announced on TNT on Tuesday.
After last season’s thrilling All-Star debut in Chicago, the “Elam Ending” returns. So are the captains, with Kevin Durant of the Brooklyn Nets and LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers, the top winners of fan votes at their respective conferences, making their pick for the State Farm Arena showdown.
Team LeBron
Captain: LeBron James, Lakers
Pick 1: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks
Pick 2: Stephen Curry, Warriors
Pick 3: Luka Doncic, Mavericks
Pick 4: Nikola Jokic, Nuggets
Pick 5: Damian Lillard, Trail Blazers
Pick 6: Ben Simmons, 76ers
Pick 7: Chris Paul, Suns
Pick 8: Jaylen Brown, Celtics
Pick 9: Paul George, Clippers
Pick 10: Domantas Sabonis, Pacers
Pick 11: Rudy Gobert, Jazz
Team Durant
Captain: Kevin Durant, Nets (won’t play due to injury)
Pick 1: Kyrie Irving, Nets
Pick 2: Joel Embiid, 76ers
Pick 3: Kawhi Leonard, Clippers
Pick 4: Bradley Beal, Wizards
Pick 5: Jayson Tatum, Celtics
Pick 6: James Harden, Nets
Pick 7: Devin Booker, Suns
Pick 8: Zion Williamson, Pelicans
Pick 9: Zach LaVine, Bulls
Pick 10: Julius Randle, Knicks
Pick 11: Nikola Vucevic, Magic
Pick 12: Donovan Mitchell, Jazz