The NBA on Thursday unveiled the seven reserve players from each conference to complete the full rosters for the 2022 NBA All-Star Game on Feb. 18 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Of course, the announcement wasn’t without some controversy.
The seven reserves were voted on by the 30 head coaches in the NBA. They each selected two guards, three frontcourt players and two additional players from any position, and were not permitted to choose players from their own team.
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Once again, there were several players likely deserving of a nod this year but, with only 12 spots available, some were omitted. With the two teams now set, Rookie Wire took a look at some of the biggest snubs from the announcement of the reserves.
Note: NBA commissioner Adam Silver will eventually select two replacement players (Kevin Durant and Draymond Green) so these individuals mentioned below will likely be the top candidates to earn a selection.