Nam Huh / Associated Press
This is Team LeBron James vs. Team Kevin Durant during the NBA All Star Game in 2021 in Atlanta on March 7th.
The two captains, as well as their fellow starters, were announced on TNT on Thursday following a process determined by a combination of votes from supporters (50 percent), media (25 percent) and players (25 percent).
The top two who are eligible to vote are considered captains and will line up their teams in the pool of front and reserves. The reserves will be announced on TNT on Tuesday.
Here’s a look at the beginners that LeBron and KD will choose when it’s time to set up.
2021 All-Star Game Starters
While there is some uncertainty as to whether there would even be a traditional All-Star weekend with the COVID-19 pandemic this season, the league would confirm on Thursday that it would hold the event. What’s more, the three-point match and skill challenge will take place during the prediction, while the dunk match will take place at half-time.
Thursday’s announcement took note of the event “will emphasize the importance of HBCUs and make them aware of the diverse impact of COVID-19 on color communities. In addition, All-Star will feature special performances by HBCU music groups and unique storytelling and content by leading alumni and students. ‘
The game also contains the Elam Ending once again after the success of last season.
The Elam Ending knocks off the clock in the fourth quarter and sets up a scenario in which the two teams play against a target. Ideally, the infestation of late games is eliminated as a way to stop the clock and it gives more excitement.
It worked last year when Team LeBron defeated Team Giannis 157-155 in a thriller in Chicago.
While the first three quarters of the game unfolded like many All-Star Games, with alley-oops, flawed defense and a three-point barrage, the fourth quarter was defined by intensity and the league’s best players standing out. play with the result on the line.
Anthony Davis struck it off with a free throw for Team LeBron.
Fans could not ask for much more from this year’s match, and they now know that the entrees going to keep an eye on them will battle it out for Team LeBron and Team KD.