NBA All-Star Weekend 2023: Stars Assemble in Los Angeles for Showcase Event
LeBron James: King of the All-Star Mountain
LeBron James, the four-time NBA champion and reigning Laker superstar, leads the list of All-Stars for the 23rd time in his illustrious career. Aging like fine wine, James continues to put up impressive numbers this season, averaging 22 points, 6 rebounds, and 7 assists per game.
The upcoming All-Star Weekend could mark James’ final appearance in the showcase event, as his future in the NBA remains uncertain beyond this season.
Luka Doncic: The Luka-Plus-Meter
Luka Doncic, LeBron’s teammate on the Lakers, was a unanimous choice for the All-Star roster. The 23-year-old Slovenian is recovering from injury and has still managed to lead the NBA in scoring with 33.8 points per game. Fans also voted him as the MVP starter by a landslide with over three million votes.
Nikola Jokic: The Joker in the Deck
Nikola Jokic, the reigning three-time NBA MVP, will start in the All-Star Game for the sixth consecutive time. The Denver Nuggets star is putting together another MVP-caliber season with an impressive 25.1 points, 10.1 rebounds, and 7.7 assists per game average, despite recovering from a knee injury.
Victor Wembanyama: The Alien Among Us
Victor Wembanyama, the 7’4″ alien-like French prodigy, has secured his place in the All-Star Game for the second time in his young career. The San Antonio Spurs’ sensation is leading his team to unexpected heights, averaging 19.1 points, 11.1 rebounds, and 2.3 blocks per game.
Kevin Durant: The Ageless Wonder
Kevin Durant, a 15-time All-Star, is proving that age is just a number. The 34-year-old sniper is leading the Houston Rockets with 25.4 points per game on an impressive 52.2% shooting from the field.
Full Roster of All-Stars
- Scottie Barnes, Toronto Raptors
- Jaylen Brown, Boston Celtics
- Devin Booker, Phoenix Suns
- Jalen Brunson, New York Knicks
- Deni Avdija, Portland Trail Blazers
- Cade Cunningham, Detroit Pistons
- Luka Doncic, Los Angeles Lakers
- Jalen Duren, Detroit Pistons
- Kevin Durant, Houston Rockets
- Alperen Sengun, Houston Rockets
- Anthony Edwards, Minnesota Timberwolves
- LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers
- Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets
- Chet Holmgren, Oklahoma City Thunder
- Kawhi Leonard, LA Clippers
- Jamal Murray, Denver Nuggets
- Jalen Johnson, Atlanta Hawks
- Donovan Mitchell, Cleveland Cavaliers
- Pascal Siakam, Indiana Pacers
- Tyrese Maxey, Philadelphia 76ers
- Norman Powell, Miami Heat
- Karl-Anthony Towns, New York Knicks
- Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio Spurs
Injury Report
- Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors
- Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder
How to Watch and Stream
The NBA All-Star Weekend events can be watched live on ESPN or streamed on Disney+ in the US. International viewers can check their local listings or stream on NBA League Pass (subscription required).
FAQ
When is the NBA All-Star Game 2023?
Sunday, February 19, 2023
Where is the NBA All-Star Weekend 2023 taking place?
Los Angeles, California
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Did you know?
The first NBA All-Star Game was played on March 2, 1951, at the Boston Garden.
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