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It is NBA All Star season and the All Star reserves have finally been announced. Like with any sports All Star selection, there are several notable All Star snubs. As previously mentioned, the NBA All Star game consists of 24 selected All Stars. There are a total of 10 starters and 14 reserves selected. The fans, NBA players and the media vote for the starters, while the NBA coaches select the All Star reserves. Often times, majority of the NBA All Stars are selected from top teams in the conference standings. All Star caliber players from sub .500 NBA teams are snubbed often and lack the deserved recognition. Most NBA teams lack several All Stars, as only one or two total players represent their franchise at the Winter Class. The most notable All Star snubs include Lamelo Ball, Tyrese Maxey, Devin Booker, De’Aaaron Fox, Kyrie Irving, Norman Powell, Zach Lavine and Trae Young. These NBA All Star snubs rank in the top 25 scorers, all averaging more than 22 points per game. Each player s...

The 2025 NBA All Star game is approaching in the coming weeks. It is around that time where the All Star predictions begin. Like with many All Star games, there are usually several players making their All Star game debut. In the NBA there are a total of 24 players selected as NBA All Stars. Its time to analyze who the potential first time All Stars could be. It is noteworthy that many NBA All Stars are selected from winning teams at the top of each conference. Lets begin with the Eastern Conference. Potential first time All Stars from the Eastern Conference include Franz Wagner of the Orlando Magic, Cade Cunningham of the Detroit Pistons, Tyler Herro of the Miami Heat, Evan Mobley of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Derrick White of the Boston Celtics. These potential first time All Stars are averaging career highs in points per game and impacting winning on both sides of the court in the Eastern Conference. Switching to the Western Conference, potential first time All Stars include Victor...