The 2025 NBA All-Star Game will feature some of the league’s biggest stars, with LeBron James making history as an All-Star starter for the 21st consecutive season. The NBA announced the starters on Thursday, with familiar names like Nikola Jokić, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kevin Durant, and Stephen Curry securing their spots. The game will take place on February 16 at the Chase Center in San Francisco, home of the Golden State Warriors.
Let’s take a closer look at the full list of 2025 NBA All-Star starters, their stats, and the selection process.
2025 NBA All-Star Starters
The NBA All-Star starters are selected through a weighted voting system involving fans (50%), NBA players (25%), and a media panel (25%). Here are the starters for the 2025 game:
Western Conference All-Star Starters
- LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers) – 21st All-Star selection
- Nikola Jokić (Denver Nuggets) – Three-time MVP
- Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors) – 11th All-Star selection
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Oklahoma City Thunder) – Second consecutive All-Star start
- Anthony Davis (Los Angeles Lakers) – Multiple-time All-Star
Eastern Conference All-Star Starters
- Giannis Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee Bucks) – Nine consecutive All-Star starts
- Jayson Tatum (Boston Celtics) – Fifth consecutive All-Star start
- Kevin Durant (Phoenix Suns) – 15th All-Star selection
- Jalen Brunson (New York Knicks) – First-time All-Star starter
- Donovan Mitchell (Cleveland Cavaliers) – One of the top guards in the East
Key Stats of 2024-25 NBA All-Star Starters
Here are the season statistics for the 2024-25 All-Star starters:
| Player | PPG | APG | RPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | 27.4 | 9.2 | 5.5 | 45.7% | 35.5% | 79.8% |
| Nikola Jokić | 30.1 | 13.2 | 9.9 | 56.3% | 47.5% | 81% |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | 31.5 | 12.0 | 6.0 | 60.5% | 58.7% FT | |
| Kevin Durant | 27.2 | 6.5 | 4.1 | 52.3% | 38.4% | 82.9% |
| Stephen Curry | 26.0 | 7.3 | 3.0 | 48.6% | 39.1% | 81.7% |
| Jayson Tatum | 25.1 | 13.9 | 3.5 | 54.5% | 43.3% | 83.6% |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | 32.0 | 6.1 | 5.4 | 53% | 34.8% | 90.2% |
| Jalen Brunson | 22.6 | 6.3 | 4.9 | 44.9% | 40.7% | 94% |
| Anthony Davis | 23.7 | 9.0 | 7.5 | 51.3% | 39.8% | 76.3% |
| Donovan Mitchell | 23.2 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 44.3% | 39.6% | 83.2% |
How NBA All-Star Starters Are Selected
Since 2017, NBA All-Star starters have been chosen through a weighted voting system, with the formula:
(Fan Rank * 2 + Player Rank + Media Rank) / 4
This means fan voting plays the biggest role, while players and media votes help balance the selection. If two players have the same score, the fan vote serves as the tiebreaker.
For example, in 2024, Damian Lillard and Jalen Brunson had a tied weighted score of 3.75, but because Lillard ranked higher in fan voting, he earned the starting spot.
Notable Snubs & Close Contenders
Every year, a few deserving players miss out on starting spots due to the competition. Some notable snubs for the 2025 All-Star starters include:
- Karl-Anthony Towns (New York Knicks) – Strong stats but edged out in voting
- Victor Wembanyama (San Antonio Spurs) – Rising star but still a reserve selection
- Devin Booker (Phoenix Suns) – Great season, but tough competition at guard
- Tyrese Haliburton (Indiana Pacers) – Impressive numbers but didn’t make the cut
The 14 reserve players, selected by NBA coaches, will be announced on January 30 on TNT.
The 2025 NBA All-Star Game will feature an exciting mix of veteran legends like LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Stephen Curry, alongside rising stars like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jayson Tatum. With fan favorites and top performers leading the way, this year’s All-Star matchup promises to be a thrilling showdown between the league’s best players.
The full All-Star rosters, including reserves, will be revealed soon, so stay tuned for updates on the final lineup!
