"Pelton: LeBron James is the clear choice, but seeing Karl-Anthony Towns pop up was surprising given the pessimism over how he's played this season on top of the Knicks' recent slump. I think teammate Mikal Bridges has been New York's second-best player after starter Jalen Brunson. Given Towns' track record, the choice is certainly reasonable yet surprising nonetheless."
"Kram: LeBron. It sounds silly to be surprised that a player who had made the last 21 All-Star games would make it 22 in a row. But given that James missed the first month and that his counting stats are down in his age-41 season, as well as the fierce competition in the Western Conference player pool, it was a surprise that his was the last name unveiled during the All-Star roster announcement."
Starters for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game include Luka Dončić, Stephen Curry, Nikola Jokić, Victor Wembanyama and reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander in the West, and Jalen Brunson, Cade Cunningham, Jaylen Brown, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Tyrese Maxey in the East. Reserves feature LeBron James and Kevin Durant for the West, and Donovan Mitchell and Karl‑Anthony Towns for the East. LeBron's selection drew surprise because he missed the first month and has lower counting stats in his age‑41 season despite a long All‑Star streak. Karl‑Anthony Towns' selection surprised observers amid pessimism about his play and the Knicks' slump, while Kawhi Leonard was a notable omission.
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