Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum has been named a starter for the 2024 NBA All-Star Game. This is Tatum’s fifth All-Star nod in his career and second timing earning starter honors. The game will be played Sunday, February 18 in Indianapolis.
Tatum joins Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers and Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks in the frontcourt for the East. The starting guards for the Eastern Conference will be Tyrese Haliburton of the Indiana Pacers and Damian Lillard of the Bucks.
All-Star starters are selected by a combination of fan, player, and media voting. Fan votes account for 50% of the total pool, while the players and media comprise the other half. Tatum finished second in fan voting, third in player voting, and third in coaches voting.
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