The 2017 NBA All-Star Game rosters are all set. Despite some controversy surrounding the announcement of the 2017 NBA All-Star Game starters, at the end of the day, a selection on to the team is all that matters.
The two-time reigning All-Star Game MVP Russell Westbrook didn’t start either of the last two years and he walked away with the highest honors. But despite currently averaging a triple-double this season, he didn’t get enough fan votes to garner a starting spot. In the Eastern Conference, DeMar DeRozan and Kyrie Irving got the start in the backcourt over presumed starter Isaiah Thomas.
Here are the starters, which were announced last week.
2017 NBA All-Star Game Starters
Eastern Conference
G – Kyrie Irving, Cleveland Cavaliers
G – DeMar DeRozan, Toronto Raptors
F – Jimmy Butler, Chicago Bulls
F – Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks
F – LeBron James, Cleveland Cavaliers
Western Conference
G – Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors
G – James Harden, Houston Rockets
F – Kawhi Leonard, San Antonio Spurs
F – Kevin Durant, Golden State Warriors
F – Anthony Davis, New Orleans Pelicans
But at the end of the day, all that matters is the coveted selection to the team and for the second week in a row, the Inside the NBA team on TNT had the honors of making the official announcement.
Here are the reserves.
2017 NBA All-Star Game Reserves
Eastern Conference
G – John Wall, Washington Wizards
G – Isaiah Thomas, Boston Celtics
F – Kevin Love, Cleveland Cavaliers
F – Paul George, Indiana Pacers
F – Paul Millsap, Atlanta Hawks
WC – Kyle Lowry, Toronto Raptors
WC – Kemba Walker, Charlotte Hornets
Western Conference
G – Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City Thunder
G – Klay Thompson, Golden State Warriors
F – DeMarcus Cousins, Sacramento Kings
F – Draymond Green, Golden State Warriors
F – Marc Gasol, Memphis Grizzlies
WC – Gordon Hayward, Utah Jazz
WC – DeAndre Jordan, Los Angeles Clippers
Those are the complete rosters! What do you think? Let us know below.
