2025 NBA All-Star Game Starters Announced: LeBron, Jokic, Curry, Durant, and Shai Lead the West
As the 2024-25 NBA season reaches its midpoint, the league has announced the starters for the upcoming 2025 NBA All-Star Game, scheduled for February 16 at Chase Center in San Francisco. This year marks a change in format, moving from traditional East vs. West teams to a unique four-team setup, with the starters playing a critical role in this new structure. The selections were determined based on a combination of fan, player, and media votes, with fans contributing 50% of the total vote.
The Western Conference starters include:
- Stephen Curry, Guard, Golden State Warriors
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Guard, Oklahoma City Thunder
- Kevin Durant, Forward, Phoenix Suns
- LeBron James, Forward, Los Angeles Lakers
- Nikola Jokic, Forward, Denver Nuggets
In the Eastern Conference, the starters include notable players such as Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks and Donovan Mitchell of the Cleveland Cavaliers, who will also contribute to the All-Star festivities. The league's All-Star Game will retain its method for selecting players, with starters being chosen through a blend of fan voting (50%), player voting (25%), and media voting (25%).
Following this announcement, the NBA will reveal the 14 reserves selected by the league's head coaches on January 30, 2025, further filling the rosters for this highly anticipated event.