Published 12:22 IST, January 29th 2021
NBA All-Star voting 2021: How to vote, important dates, favourites and other details
NBA All-Star voting 2021: The league has released details for the 2021 All-Star voting, though there will be no All-Star Game conducted this season.
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This year, the NBA season will continue without the traditional All-Star game. However, there will definitely be NBA All-Stars. The league also announced the NBA All-Star voting 2021 details, even revealing key dates and other details about the event. The announcement also follows previous reports, which hint at a possible All-Star game being conducted in March.
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How to vote for NBA All-Star this year?
According to the procedure explained by the league, a fan can vote by submitting one complete ballot every day via the app or site. On Twitter, additional votes can be given to 10 different players. There will be "2-for-1 Days", where fans can have their votes count twice across all platforms. January 30, February 2, February 4, February 13 and February 16 are listed as '2-for-1 Days', starting at 11:59 PM EST.
Per the rules, NBA players and media will also contribute to selecting All-Star starters. Fans will be accountable for 50% of the voting, while others will be divided into 25% each. Media and players have one ballot – two guards and three frontcourt players from both the Eastern Conference and Western Conference. Votes will be tallied in the end. In case of a tie, fan scoring will be used to determine the final results.
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The league also revealed that fan voting updates will be given on February 4 and February 11. On February 18, the All-Star starters will be revealed by TNT. The reserves (selected by coaches), will be announced on February 23.
Hot to Vote
- Voting on NBA.com – Fans need to fill one complete ballot every day, via the mobile or desktop browser. Two guards and three frontcourt players can be selected.
- NBA app – The NBA app will be available on Android and iOS. Same as the site, two and three frontcourt players can be selected.
- Twitter – Fans will have to retweet or reply with a hashtag of the NBA player they select (or Twitter handle), adding an #NBAAllStar hashtag in return. One tweet should contain only one player's name or handle. From January 28 to February 16, fans can vote for 10 players per day.
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NBA All-Star prediction
While selections like LeBron James as the captain may remain the same, the West might see Steph Curry return on the All-Star starters list. In the East, however, Kevin Durant may take Giannis Antentokonmpo's position as the captain. Collin Sexton might also be included, along with Jaylen Brown and Joel Embiid – who is leading the Philadelphia 76ers to a great record.
Luka Doncis, Anthon Davis, Kawhi Leonard and even Nikola Jokic remain favourites in the West. Paul George – performing consistently – might also be a fan favourite. Additionally, rookies like Zion Williamson could make their debut.
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Though an All-Star game is in the discussion, the league will announce starters irrespective.
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NBA All-Star date (EST)
- January 28 – Voting starts
- February 4 – Fan voting update provided
- February 11 – Second fan voting update
- February 16 – Voting comes to an end
- February 18 – Starters announced
- February 23 – Reserves announced
NBA All-Star leaders last year
Western Conference
- Captain – LeBron James
- Luka Doncic
- James Harden
- Anthony Davis
- Kawhi Leonard
Eastern Conference
- Captain – Giannis Antetokounmpo
- Trae Young
- Kemba Walker
- Joel Embiid
- Pascal Siakam
(Image credits: NBA All-Star Twitter)
12:22 IST, January 29th 2021