The NBA announced the first fan voting ballot returns for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game.
The first fan voting returns of the NBA All-Star voting were released today.
A pair of Phoenix Suns made the list, with Kevin Durant finishing second in frontcourt voting behind only Nikola Jokic and ahead of LeBron James. Devin Booker finished 9th in guards, behind Morant, Fox and others.
Nikola Jokic and Giannis Antetokounmpo led the way for each conference.
Nikola Jokić and Giannis Antetokounmpo lead their respective conferences in the first fan returns of #NBAAllStar Voting presented by AT&T.
Fans account for 50% of the vote to decide All-Star starters. NBA players and a media panel account for 25% each.
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Kevin Durant is all but a lock to make the 15th All-Star appearance of his NBA career. He is averaging 27.7 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 3.8 assists on 51.2% shooting from the field in 22 games.
Devin Booker looks to be buried in the guards voting out West and with his struggles (along with Phoenix’s) it looks like a longshot for him to make the team unless the players and media propel him into that status.
Forget individual accolades, the Suns are a struggling team that needs Book to hit that All-Star level if they want to make a playoff run. As of today, he hasn’t played at the level to be higher in this first round of voting.
Fans account for 50% of the vote to decide All-Star starters. NBA players and a media panel account for 25% each.
The next update comes in on January 9th, next Thursday.
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