The NBA on Thursday unveiled the seven reserve players from each conference to complete the rosters for the 2023 NBA All-Star Game on Feb. 19 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James led all players in fan voting to represent the Western Conference as a starter. Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo was the lead vote-getter in the Eastern Conference. The two players will serve as captains and select their teams right before the start of the All-Star Game for the first time.
Joining James as the starters from the Western Conference are Nikola Jokic (Denver), Zion Williamson (New Orleans), Stephen Curry (Golden State) and Luka Doncic (Dallas). From the Eastern Conference, the other starters are Kevin Durant (Brooklyn), Jayson Tatum (Boston), Kyrie Irving (Brooklyn) and Donovan Mitchell (Cleveland).
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The seven reserves in each conference were voted on by the 30 head coaches in the NBA. Each selected two guards, three frontcourt players and two additional players from any position, but were not permitted to choose players from their team.
The 14 reserve players that will join the 10 starters:
| Eastern Conference | Western Conference |
| Joel Embiid, 76ers | Ja Morant, Grizzlies |
| DeMar DeRozan, Bulls | Domantas Sabonis, Kings |
| Jaylen Brown, Celtics | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder |
| Bam Adebayo, Heat | Paul George, Clippers |
| Jrue Holiday, Bucks | Damian Lillard, Trail Blazers |
| Julius Randle, Knicks | Lauri Markkanen, Jazz |
| Tyrese Haliburton, Pacers | Jaren Jackson Jr., Grizzlies |
With the rosters set, Rookie Wire took a look at some of the biggest snubs from the announcement of the reserves. It should be stated that some of these players could eventually make it as replacement players for those All-Stars who may be injured.
Note: Players are listed in no particular order.