After Thursday’s announcement of the 2024 All-Star Game starters, there are several questions to be answered regarding the omissions and potential reserves. A panel of ESPN writers break down the starters and offer their takes on who should have been nominated to start the big game. Writers argue whether the likes of Kawhi Leonard, Jalen Brunson or Donovan Mitchell were wrongfully overlooked for starting spots.
Brunson is a popular pick for biggest snub in the All-Star Game after averaging 26.5 points and 6.4 assists for the surging Knicks. Some writers were surprised by Bucks guard Damian Lillard‘s inclusion as the Eastern Conference’s second guard next to Tyrese Haliburton.
ESPN’s writers seem to believe the Western Conference — so far loaded with the likes of Nikola Jokic and LeBron James — will win the All-Star Game. Outside of that, the writers preview what reserves are battling for All-Star nods this year. As mentioned in the article, Stephen Curry, Anthony Edwards, Devin Booker, Tyrese Maxey, Scottie Barnes, Paolo Banchero, Bam Adebayo, Derrick White and Jalen Williams are among the All-Star caliber players worthy of a nod.
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