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Zach Lowe's 2018 NBA All-Star starters and reserves

With the league set to announce All-Star reserves, it's time to release our picks for the full 12-man rosters. Reminders:

  • I ignore the fan/media/player vote and start from scratch. It's more fun!

  • I use the same positional restrictions as voters (in picking starters) and coaches (in selecting reserves): four guards, six "frontcourt" players, and two wild cards.

  • I prioritize play this season. Other writers place more value on past performance. I get that. Pedigree matters. Fans want to see stars, and a player's track record can hint that any current uptick in play might be a fluke.