2025 All-Star Starters!

The 2025 All-Star list is here. It's the classic East vs. West battle for bragging rights. The best will face the best. Being an All-Star shows you are a top 15 player in your conference—the best player at your position. And your hard work in the regular season pays off. ESPN and Sham released the 2025 All-Stars list. It sparked an interesting debate about who got snubbed, like LaMelo Ball, who was the face of the conversation. The starting lineup is perfect, which makes it competitive.

Western Conference

Steph Curry: One of the greatest point guards ever. He is now in his 11th All-Star Game, adding to his Hall of Fame career. The Warriors are not good this year. Steph's game has declined a bit. Still, he is one of the most exciting players to watch. He has been a draw for the past decade with his crazy threes. Some fans say that the selection of Steph over De'Aaron Fox, James Harden, or Kyrie Irving was a mistake. But he is still a fan favorite. This explains why the fans selected him as a starter.

Shai-Gilgeous Alexander: The man for the MVP this year. He is leading Oklahoma City to the best record in the league. He has taken over the NBA by storm, being a dominant scorer who can get his points with ease. There is no debate. SGA deserves the All-Star game nomination. He is one of the most exciting players in the sport today.

Kevin Durant: There is no All-Star game without the man himself, Kevin Durant. Since I started watching basketball, he has been in almost every All-Star game. He is one of the most fun players to watch night in and night out. The way he gets his buckets at ease with his clean jump shot is impressive. KD's longevity is crazy despite the amount of injuries he has dealt with. 15-time All-Star is something to appreciate as we watch one of the greats.

LeBron James: The 40-year-old All-Star is something crazy to say. Making his 20th All-Star selection is badass, and we shouldn't take it for granted. James still plays at a high level. This makes him one of the greatest to ever play. This All-Star game will be one of the most special ones to watch as retirement is slowly creeping in for the King.

Nikola Jokić: The man gunning for his fourth MVP Award. He has been incredible to watch. There are no mistakes in his game. He is the greatest passing big man ever. Watching The Joker play basketball is a classic. The way he is able to get the best out of his teammates as they spot up or cut to the basket. Or the way he can score on top of the key or in the post. Nikola is one of the most special players to watch in today's game. One of the most dominant players and a top 10 center of all time. This was a deserved pick for the All-Star game.

Eastern Conference

Jalen Brunson: New York's superstar Jalen Brunson has been awesome this season. After his second All-Star appearance, he became the face of Madison Square Garden. There's no doubt he earned this peak. Making the Knicks one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference looking to compete for the gold. He has been must-see TV as he lights the city up every time he touches the ball.

Donovan Mitchell: This man has repeatedly demonstrated that he is an All-Star player! Donovan Mitchell is leading the Cavs to heights unseen since LeBron James left. Currently sitting in the first seed, looking like a championship team. Donovan has been one of the best shooting guards that the league has seen. Making his sixth All-Star game and furthering an underrated legacy.

Jayson Tatum: A champion who has not gotten the respect he deserves. Having an MVP season himself, he is showing the world why he is one of the biggest stars in the league today. The Celtics are a top-three seed. With Tatum's leadership, they aim to add a championship to their trophy room. Tatum is a great offensive and defensive player. He should be a lock for the All-Star game.

Giannis Antetokounmpo: The best player in the East for nearly a decade. The Greek Freak has no debate about whether he should or shouldn't be an All-Star this season. He can attack the rim with sheer force and is an elite defender. After a slow start, Giannis turned the Bucks around and won the Mid-Season Tournament. Adding to his already fat resume as one of the greatest players of all time. Giannis is prime-time TV who makes every game he participates in into bangers and classics. This year's game will be no different as Giannis suits up.

Karl Anthony Towns: In his first year in the East, KAT has become one of the best big men in the conference. Being the co-star to Jalen Brunson, leading the Knicks to a top-three seed in the Eastern Conference. Karl has become a superstar who has dominated this season night in and night out. He has been more aggressive on offense. Towns scored 50 points as a bench player in the last All-Star game. So, it will be exciting to see what he does as a starter. He gives it all every All-Star weekend, which makes it extra special. This is well deserved for the 10th year, big man!

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