Published 10:42 IST, January 17th 2020

LeBron James continues to lead NBA All-Star Voting, Trae ranks above Irving and Walker

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James continues to dominate the NBA All-Star votings. Lakers guard Alex Caruso also jumped ahead to the fourth place in the West.

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Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James continues to dominate NBA All-Star votings with Mavericks' Luka Doncic and Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo following closely. Lakers guard Alex Caruso also jumped ahead to fourth place in Western Conference. Hawks rookie Trae Young stays on top of Eastern Conference guards list, overtaking Kyrie Irving and Kemba Walker. 

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NBA All-Star voting for 2020

NBA All-Star 2020 weekend is all set to take place from February 14 to February 16 in Chicago at United Center (February 15 to February 17 IST). NBA All-Star voting began on January 2, with Giannis Antetokounmpo and Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic leading race. However, after second round of voting on January 9, LeBron James overtook Giannis Antetokounmpo and Luka Doncic. Portland Trail Blazers' Carmelo Anthony also entered list after second round, following a successful comeback with Trail Blazers in vember 2019. After second round, Alex Caruso had entered list and occupied 10th place. 

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NBA All-Star 2020 key dates 

  • Last fan NBA All-Star voting round – January 16 
  • NBA All-Star voting ends – January 20
  • NBA All-Star 2020 starters anunced – January 23
  • NBA All-Star 2020 reserves anunced – January 30
  • Rising Stars Challenge and Celebrity Game – February 14
  • 3-Point Shootout and Slam Dunk Contest – February 15
  • NBA All-Star 2020 Game: February 16 

How to vote for your favourite players?

Fan votes combined with votes from current players and media members determine starters for NBA All-Star 2020 game. Every ballot has two guards and three frontcourt players from each conference. NBA head coaches choose reserves and league commissioner Adam Silver chooses injury replacements if needed. All-Star captains n decided ir teams from list of chosen players. Starters are selected during Round 1 and reserves are chosen during Round 2. Captains will be players who receive maximum fan votes in each conference. Fans can cast ir vote through NBA official site or app.

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(Im courtesy: LeBron James Instagram, Trae Young Instagram, Alex Caruso Instagram)

10:42 IST, January 17th 2020