In the initial voting results for players to participate in the NBA All-Star Game, Giannis Antetokounmpo emerges as the fan favorite, while LeBron James is on the brink of earning his 21st All-Star selection.
Basketball fans are eagerly anticipating the NBA All-Star Game, where the league’s top stars face off, representing their respective conferences. These basketball icons are selected through a voting process, where fans account for 50% of the final decision.
The remaining 50% of the vote is split between NBA players and media members, who also select their favorites to complete the roster.
Antetokounmpo Leads Fan Voting
The preliminary fan voting results are in, with Giannis Antetokounmpo taking the top spot, followed closely by Nikola Jokic, trailing by 300,000 votes. The top 10 favorites from fan voting are:
- Giannis Antetokounmpo – 1,710,630
- Nikola Jokic – 1,422,121
- Jayson Tatum – 1,385,851
- Kevin Durant – 1,268,799
- LeBron James – 1,167,661
- Karl-Anthony Towns – 1,099,966
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander – 1,053,683
- Anthony Davis – 999,540
- LaMelo Ball – 947,444
- Victor Wembanyama – 928,501
LeBron James Nears Historic 21st All-Star Game
While “The King” LeBron James is no longer the top favorite, his presence in the top 10 remains significant. If confirmed, LeBron will play in his 21st All-Star Game in 2025, further extending his record as the player with the most All-Star appearances—a title he already holds with 20 selections.
Key Dates for All-Star Voting
Voting will remain open until January 20, after which players and media members will cast their votes. The final announcement of the Eastern and Western Conference rosters is scheduled for January 23.
Additionally, updated voting results will be released on January 9 and January 16. Fans still have time to influence the final lineup and ensure their favorite players are included.
