The NBA announced the Western Conference starters for the 2025 All-Star Game, happening Feb. 16 at the Chase Center in San Francisco.
The starting lineup features a blend of seasoned veterans and emerging talents, each making significant contributions to their teams this season.
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander earns his third All-Star selection. This season, he averages 32.0 points, 5.4 rebounds and 6.1 assists per contest.
As of Jan. 24, Gilgeous-Alexander leads the race to the 2024-25 Kia Most Valuable Player award, NBA reports.

Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors secures his 11th All-Star appearance. The two-time MVP averages 22.6 points, 4.9 rebounds and 6.3 assists per contest this season. Curry’s selection is particularly noteworthy as the All-Star Game is at the Warriors’ home arena.
LeBron James continues to make history with his 21st consecutive All-Star selection, extending his NBA record. At 40, the Los Angeles Lakers forward averages 23.7 points, 7.5 rebounds and 9.0 assists per game, demonstrating his seemingly eternal impact on basketball.
After the 2024 NBA All-Star Game in Indianapolis, James acknowledged his longevity on the game and his multiple All-Star selections.

“It [has] been an absolute honor to be able to grace the floor throughout my career and be out there with the greatest players in the world year in and year out,” James told the Indianapolis Recorder. “This is very humbling. I am very blessed, and I will never forget it. It is a part of my journey.”
Kevin Durant, another seasoned veteran, earned his 15th All-Star selection. This season, the Phoenix Suns forward averages 27.2 points, 6.5 rebounds and 4.1 assists per contest.

Nikola Jokić of the Denver Nuggets makes his seventh All-Star appearance. The reigning three-time MVP delivers impressive numbers, averaging 30.1 points, 13.2 rebounds and 9.9 assists per contest.
The 2025 NBA All-Star Game may be the last for the tandem of Curry, Durant and James.
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