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2025 NBA All-Star Game Draft Results: O'Neal, Barkley, and Smith Select Teams

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The 2025 NBA All-Star Game is set to introduce a new competitive format with a four-team tournament. This significant change, announced in advance of the event, will see eight players on each of the four teams compete in an elimination-style format. The All-Star draft took place on February 6, 2025, led by Inside the NBA hosts Shaquille O'Neal, Charles Barkley, and Kenny Smith, who each selected their squads from the All-Star pool.

The teams for the tournament will be divided into Team Shaq, Team Barkley, and Team Kenny, while the fourth team, Team Candace, will consist of the winner of the Rising Stars Challenge. The All-Star Game itself will take place on February 16, 2025, at the Chase Center in San Francisco, beginning at 8:20 PM EST.

Team Rosters

  • Team Shaq:
    • LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers)
    • Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors)
    • Anthony Davis (Dallas Mavericks)
    • Jayson Tatum (Boston Celtics)
    • Kevin Durant (Phoenix Suns)
    • Damian Lillard (Milwaukee Bucks)
    • James Harden (Los Angeles Clippers)
    • Jaylen Brown (Boston Celtics)
  • Team Barkley:
    • Nikola Jokic (Denver Nuggets)
    • Giannis Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee Bucks)
    • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Oklahoma City Thunder)
    • Victor Wembanyama (San Antonio Spurs)
    • Pascal Siakam (Indiana Pacers)
    • Alperen Sengun (Houston Rockets)
    • Karl-Anthony Towns (New York Knicks)
    • Donovan Mitchell (Cleveland Cavaliers)
  • Team Kenny:
    • Anthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves)
    • Jalen Brunson (New York Knicks)
    • Jaren Jackson Jr. (Memphis Grizzlies)
    • Jalen Williams (Oklahoma City Thunder)
    • Darius Garland (Cleveland Cavaliers)
    • Evan Mobley (Cleveland Cavaliers)
    • Cade Cunningham (Detroit Pistons)
    • Tyler Herro (Miami Heat)
  • Team Candace:Consists of players from the Rising Stars Challenge, which will also take place on February 14.

This year's draft has garnered attention due to the composition of the teams, particularly Team Shaq's mix of seasoned veterans like LeBron James and Stephen Curry, alongside Anthony Davis, who was recently traded to the Mavericks. Team Barkley showcases a blend of international talent, while Team Kenny focuses on younger, emerging stars.

The All-Star format aims to enhance competitiveness and entertainment value, creating an exciting experience for fans. Games will not be timed, with the first team to reach or exceed 40 points winning each round.

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