Giannis Antetokounmpo and Nikola Jokić lead their respective conferences in the third fan returns of #NBAAllStar Voting presented by AT&T. Fans account for 50% of the vote to decide All-Star starters. Players and a media panel account for 25% each. pic.twitter.com/FBGGd00GB2
LaMelo Ball and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander remain the leaders at guard in the East & West, with Antetokounmpo and Jokić as the top overall voting leaders.
Before LaMelo Ball became one of the best young NBA stars, he was playing at his father LaVar Ball's league and overseas. One of LaMelo's first stops was Lithuania, wherein the then-teenager struggled.
LaMelo Ball is one of the best scorers of the season in the NBA. With his 29.7 points average, he is only surpassed by Giannis Antetokounmpo, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jok
Those who believe LaMelo Ball's volume stats and a lack of Charlotte Hornets wins should keep the guard out of the All-Star Game may be in for a rude awakening.
The only change in the starting five from the first week of voting was Stephen Curry jumping over Luka Doncic for the second starting guard spot in the West. Remember, these votes go towards the starters, the reserves for the All-Star Game are chosen by a vote of the coaches.
Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball is in the midst of a career year and as such, has been rewarded by receiving a plethora of All-Star votes.
The NBA has released the third results from the fan vote for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game, which will be hosted by the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco. Giannis Antetokounmpo, who has led in the voting throughout the first two fan voting returns,
LiAngelo Ball watched younger brother LaMelo get upper hand over older brother Lonzo in Charlotte’s win against the Chicago Bulls.
Impressively, the former No. 3 overall pick has been equal parts entertaining and efficient, as Ball is enjoying a career year in Charlotte.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and LaMelo Ball remain the leaders at guard in the East & West, with Jokić and Antetokounmpo as the top overall leaders.
The NBA will announce on Thursday the players voted to start next month’s All-Star-Game tournament. The ones selected aren’t always the most deserving.