Australian basketball fans will be keeping their fingers crossed for a slice history, while LeBron James’ record streak is on the line as the NBA All-Star Reserves will be announced at 10am AEDT on Monday.
Josh Giddey’s brilliant start to the season for the Chicago Bulls may earn him a maiden All-Star selection despite his recent hamstring issues.
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The 23-year-old guard is averaging 18.6 points, 8.6 rebounds and 8.8 assists per game in 34 appearances so far this season, while shooting at 46.2 per cent from the field.
If selected, he would become just the second Australian to ever be an NBA All-Star after Ben Simmons received the honour three times from 2019 to 2021.
Meanwhile, it remains to be seen whether James’ record of 21 consecutive selections for the All-Star game will continue after he was snubbed for a starting spot.
Seven players from each conference will be chosen as reserves with the selections made by NBA coaches regardless of player position.
Ten starters, five from each conference, were announced for the 75th All-Star Game on January 19.
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This year’s game will debut the USA vs. the World format at the home of the LA Clippers, the Inuit Dome in Inglewood, California.
Eastern Conference Starters
Giannis Antetokounmpo | Milwaukee Bucks
Jaylen Brown | Boston Celtics
Jalen Brunson | New York Knicks
Cade Cunningham | Detroit Pistons
Tyrese Maxey | Philadelphia 76ers
Western Conference Starters
Stephen Curry | Golden State Warriors
Luka Dončić | Los Angeles Lakers
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | Oklahoma City Thunder
Nikola Jokić | Denver Nuggets
Victor Wembanyama | San Antonio Spurs
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