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Victor Wembanyama Selected as NBA All-Star Reserve for First Time

30 Jan 2025, 6:53 PM ET — 1 min read

The NBA has officially announced its reserves for the 2025 All-Star Game, highlighting notable selections, including rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs. This marks Wembanyama's first selection to the All-Star team, following an impressive rookie season where he was named the Rookie of the Year and led the league in blocks while also earning a spot on the All-Defensive First Team. His contributions this season have not only reinforced his dominance but also positioned him as a contender for Defensive Player of the Year.

The All-Star reserves were determined by a vote from the coaches of the respective conferences, ensuring that the best players not selected by fans, players, and media also receive recognition. Alongside Wembanyama, the reserve selections featured several other elite talents from around the league.

2025 NBA All-Star Reserves

Victor Wembanyama - San Antonio Spurs (1st selection)
Alperen Şengün - Houston Rockets (1st selection)
Anthony Davis - Los Angeles Lakers (10th selection)
Anthony Edwards - Minnesota Timberwolves (3rd selection)
James Harden - Los Angeles Clippers (11th selection)
Jaren Jackson Jr. - Memphis Grizzlies (2nd selection)
Jalen Williams - Oklahoma City Thunder (1st selection)

2025 NBA All-Star Starters

LeBron James - Los Angeles Lakers
Kevin Durant - Phoenix Suns
Nikola Jokić - Denver Nuggets
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander - Oklahoma City Thunder
Stephen Curry - Golden State Warriors

The 2025 NBA All-Star Game is set to take place on February 16 at the Chase Center in San Francisco. Fans can look forward to an exciting matchup, as the best players in the league showcase their talents in front of basketball enthusiasts worldwide.

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