Western Conference All-Star Starters Revealed: Players and Journalists Weigh In on the Top Five

Aficionados using your NBA IDplayers and journalists have spoken: these are the five starters from the Western Conference for the All Star Game.

Luka Doncic (24 years old, 5th All Star)

33.6 points, 8.5 rebounds, 9.3 assists, 1.4 steals

The Slovenian is leading the Mavericks towards the playoffs, raising his numbers to get close to the triple-double average. In scoring, he is improving on his best season both in numbers and percentages. The losses of his teammates have led him to take a step forward in the leadership of his team, in a tough West he is two games away from the direct playoff spots and two and a half games away from the first team not classified at the time. play in. Will he be able to lead Dallas back to the conference finals?

Shai Gilgeous Alexander (25 years old, 2nd All Star)

31.1 points, 5.6 rebounds, 6.4 assists, 2.3 steals

The star of the team’s revelation of the season and for this he is achieving numbers that lead him to be third on the MVP list. He leads the league in steals and is fourth in scoring, leading the second-youngest team in the league. His mid-range shot and his ability to appear in key moments have taken his team to the top of the conference. Will the Canadian be able to achieve the franchise’s first ring?

LeBron James (39 years old, 20th All Star)

24.8 points, 7.2 rebounds, 7.4 assists, 1.3 steals

The player with the most All Star appearances, surpassing Abdul-Jabbar (19), at 39 years old he continues to show that he is one of the best players in the NBA. The Lakers in play in after a bad streak after winning the first edition of the In-Season Tournament. The leading scorer in NBA history has improved from the triple this season, the second best season of his career, as he continues on his path to completing his fifth ring. Will LeBron be the oldest Finals MVP?

Kevin Durant (35 years old, 14th All Star)

29.1 points, 6.4 rebounds, 5.7 assists, 1.2 blocks

The American is leading the Suns project, this season the injuries are respecting him and it shows on the court. The fourth highest scoring season of his career, being one of the players with the most success from the triple. He arrives after scoring several games with more than 40 points (a game winner included) and placing the Suns in direct playoff positions, although with such a tight conference any streak changes the positions. Will Durant manage to win the ring on a team without Curry and end the debate about him?

Nikola Jokic (28 years old, 6th All Star)

26.2 points, 12.0 rebounds, 9.1 assists, 1.1 steals

The Serbian continues to show that he is one of the best players in the NBA without having to take care of his physique. This summer he celebrated the NBA ring and did not attend the World Cup with his national team, but he continues in his fight to finish with a triple-double average. He arrives at a moment of success above 70% and defining his Nuggets as candidates to make the back to back. Second in the MVP race, pending whether Embiid does not reach the minimum number of games to get his third MVP. Will Jokic be able to repeat last season’s success and give Denver its second championship title?

2024-01-26 00:33:16
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