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Eastern Conference starters of 2025 NBA All-Star Game Announced

NORAL PARHAM
NORAL PARHAM
Noral Parham is the multi-media & senior sports reporter for the Indianapolis Recorder, one of the oldest Black publications in the country. Parham has worked with various leagues to provide a diverse perspective in sports, including the Big Ten, Big East, IHSAA, IndyCar, MLB, NHRA, NFL, NBA, WNBA, WWE and the Olympics. Prior to joining the Recorder, Parham served as the community advocate of the MLK Center in Indianapolis and senior copywriter for an e-commerce and marketing firm in Denver.

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The short answer is zero.

At least, for those wondering how many members of the Indiana Pacers made the cut for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game.

The NBA announced the Eastern Conference starters for the 2025 All-Star Game, happening in San Francisco Feb. 16. The lineup features a combination of tenured All-Stars and emerging talents, each making significant contributions to their respective teams.

Jalen Brunson, representing the New York Knicks, earns his second All-Star selection. This season, Brunson averages 26.0 points 3 rebounds and 7.3 assists per contest. His performance is vital in positioning the Knicks as a competitive force in the Eastern Conference.

New York Knicks at Indiana Pacers, Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, on May 12, 2024 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana. Photo taken by Walt Thomas.
Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) and Pacers guard T.J. McConnell (9) during Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals between the New York Knicks and the Indiana Pacers on May 12, 2024 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in downtown Indianapolis, IN. (Photo/Walt Thomas)

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell secured his sixth All-Star appearance in this year’s contest in the ‘Bay Area.ā€™ Mitchell contributes 23.2 points, 4.5 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game.

Jayson Tatum, a cornerstone wing for the reigning champion Boston Celtics, is back for his sixth All-Star Game. Tatum’s season averages include 27.4 points, 9.2 rebounds and 5.5 assists per contest, reflecting his versatility and constant impact on both ends of the hardwood.

Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks earns his ninth All-Star selection. The two-time MVP and NBA champion delivers 31.5 points 12 rebounds and six assists per game this season.

New York Knicks forward Karl-Anthony Towns makes his fifth All-Star appearance in San Francisco. In his first season with New York, Towns averages 25.1 points 13.9 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game, significantly bolstering the team’s frontcourt presence

This is the first All-Star game in 50 years where two members of the Knicks were selected, with the last two being hall of famers Walt “Clyde” Frazier and Earl “The Pearl” Monroe. 

2024 NBA Cup winners Milwaukee Bucks.
Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) lifts up the NBA Cup while forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34), left, and center Brook Lopez (11), right, celebrate after their team’s victory in the championship game of the NBA Cup basketball tournament against the Oklahoma City Thunder Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ian Maule)

Despite no member of the Indiana Pacers receiving a 2025 NBA All-Star starter nod, it is not too late for them to join the reserves.Ā 

Only time will tell. See you all in the Bay.


Contact Multi-Media & Senior Sports Reporter Noral Parham III at 317-762-7846. Follow him on TikTok @3Noral.Ā For more sports from the Indianapolis Recorder, click here.

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