The NBA announced its starters for the 2021 NBA All-Star game Thursday night.
Lakers forward LeBron James and Nets forward Kevin Durant were announced as captains. James, a three-time All-Star Game MVP, earned his 17th selection as an All-Star starter. Durant, a two-time All-Star Game MVP, earned his 11th All-Star selection after his injury-related absence last year snapped a streak of 10 straight appearances.
The All-Star game will take place in Atlanta on March 7.
Western Conference
Frontcourt — LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers (captain)
Frontcourt — Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets
Frontcourt — Kawhi Leonard, Los Angeles Clippers
Backcourt — Luka Donu010diu0107, Dallas Mavericks
Backcourt — Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors
Eastern Conference
Frontcourt — Kevin Durant, Brooklyn Nets
Frontcourt — Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks
Frontcourt — Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers
Backcourt— Bradley Beal (first-time starter), Washington Wizards
Backcourt — Kyrie Irving, Brooklyn Nets
Lillard and Donu010diu0107 were tied for second place among Western Conference guards based on votes from fans (50%), players (25%) and media (25%).