As a result of his MCL injury, Durant is also set to miss his second consecutive All-Star Game. He sat out the 2021 one in Atlanta rehabbing an ankle injury.6 days ago
Is KD gonna be in the All-Star Game?
BROOKLYN The NBA announced today that Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant has been selected by fans, current NBA players and a media panel to start in the 2022 NBA All-Star Game, which will take place on Sunday, Feb.5 days ago
Who are the 2022 All-Star captains?
2022 NBA All-Star Game starters revealed LeBron James will return to Cleveland as an All-Star Game captain, and Ja Morant and Andrew Wiggins are headed there as 1st-time selections.2 days ago
Who are the NBA All-Star captains?
LeBron James and Kevin Durant again will be the captains of the two teams in this year's All-Star Game, as the NBA announced on Thursday night the starters for its annual midseason showcase to be held Feb. 20 in Cleveland.5 days ago
How many NBA All-Star reserves are there?
seven reserves
How does NBA All-Star selection work?
The leader for each conference gets to select his squad and have the team named after him (ex. Team LeBron vs. Team Giannis). The captains take turns drafting from the pool of 22 players voted into the All-Star field — first, they select from the eight All-Star starters, then from the 14 All-Star reserves.6 days ago
Do All-Star Reserves play?
Like the last few seasons, the starters for this year's All-Star Game are voted on by the fans, media and NBA players. The reserves in each conference will feature two guards, three frontcourt players and two players at any position. That means there are a total of 24 spots up for grabs.
How many All Stars are selected NBA?
Team LeBron vs. Team Giannis). The captains take turns drafting from the pool of 22 players voted into the All-Star field — first, they select from the eight All-Star starters, then from the 14 All-Star reserves. Conference affiliation does not matter during the draft process.6 days ago
How do NBA All Stars get selected?
The starting lineup for each squad is selected by a combination of fan, player, and media voting, while head coaches choose the reserves, seven players from their respective conferences, so each side has a 12-man roster. Coaches are not allowed to vote for their own players.
How many players are selected for the All-Star Game?
How many MLB selections are there? The Commissioner's Office is responsible for selecting eight NL players (four pitchers and four position players) and six AL players (four pitchers and two position players). At this stage, MLB must ensure that every club is represented by at least one All-Star selection.
How are NBA All-Stars voted?
How does the NBA All-Star voting process work? The fan vote accounts for 50 percent of the total vote to determine the starters for the NBA All-Star Game. Current players and media members split the other 50 percent. Each ballot consists of two guards and three frontcourt players from each conference.
Who chooses NBA All-Star Reserves?
Each ballot consists of two guards and three frontcourt players from each conference. Reserves are chosen by NBA head coaches, and league commissioner Adam Silver chooses injury replacements if necessary.4 days ago