2. Fans voted for the starters for each team.
The NBA head coaches get together to vote for the
remaining seven players.
Source: CNN.com
3. Eastern Conference Roster:
Head Coach: Frank Vogel (Indiana Pacers)
Starters:
Carmelo Anthony (N.Y. Knicks) - Forward
LeBron James (Miami Heat) - Forward
Dwyane Wade (Miami Heat) - Guard
Kyrie Irving (Cleveland Cavaliers) - Guard
Paul George (Indiana Pacers) – Forward
Source: CNN.com
4. Western Conference Roster Starters:
Coach: Scott Brooks
Kevin Durant (Oklahoma City Thunder) – Forward
Blake Griffin (L.A. Clippers) – Forward
Kobe Bryant (L.A. Lakers) – Guard
Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors) – Guard
Kevin Love (Minnesota Timberwolves) – Forward
Source:CNN.com
5. Lebron James received the
most fan votes, with more
than 1.4 million votes.
Source: nba.si.com
6. Irving, George, Curry and Love will all be making their
first All-Star Game starting lineup appearances.
Source: nba.si.com
7. Kobe Bryant was voted by fans
but he is still dealing with a knee
injury that might make him
unable to play.
Source: cbssports.com
8. Terrence Ross is looking to
win the dunk contest again
this year.
Only four players have ever
won the contest twice.
Source: allstarnba.es
9. Want to attend? Now’s the time to do it, ticket prices this year will only be
$436 opposed to last years minimum of $574. Also, the average price of $1,326
for this game is about half of 2013’s ($2,620).
Source: slamonline.com
10. The West has won the past three years…
will they be able to do it again?