The NBA announced the 2014 All-Star starting lineups tonight on TNT. Each conference’s starting five was determined by the fans. LeBron James and Kevin Durant led their respective conferences as top vote getters. LeBron James received 1,416,419 votes and Durant received 1,396,294 votes.
Here are the starting line-ups for this year’s All-Star Game in New Orleans.
Western Conference: Stephen Curry (Warriors), Kobe Bryant (Lakers), Kevin Durant (Thunder), Blake Griffin (Clippers) and Kevin Love (Timberwolves)
Eastern Conference: Kyrie Irving (Cavaliers), Dwyane Wade (Heat), Paul George (Pacers), Carmelo Anthony (Knicks) and LeBron James (Heat)
A few people were stunned to not see Houston’s Dwight Howard in the starting five, but Kevin Love took his spot. “I am extremely honored to represent the T-Wolves, Upper Midwest and Wolves fans across the world in New Orleans,” Love said in a statement issued by the team.
Another player that is usually starting is the Clippers Chris Paul. The young phenom from the Golden State Warriors, Steph Curry will be taking over that spot. In my opinion that is well deserved.
I will be in New Orleans for the All-Star Game and I am psyched to see the best of the best on the court Sunday night.
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