Published 14:11 IST, January 31st 2020
NBA All-Star 2020: Bradley Beal and Devin Booker amongst notable names to miss out
The NBA All-Star 2020 reserves list was announced on Thursday. However, just like any other year, there have been some key omissions this year. Find out more.
The NBA All-Star 2020 reserves list was announced on Thursday. With Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard and Miami Heat's Jimmy Butler headlining the All-Star reserves list, there have been some notable omissions from the list that has left the fans scratching their heads. Bradley Beal and Devin Booker have been the key NBA All-Star snubs as we look for other major omissions from the NBA All-Star 2020.
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NBA All-Star snubs: Bradley Beal and others to miss out
Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal is now the first player averaging over 28 points per game to not make the All-Star Game in 35 years. Beal is also averaging 6.3 assists and 4.4 rebounds, playing for a side that is 16-31 (win-loss) in the Eastern Conference.
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Another major snub in the Eastern Conference standings is Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine. The 24-year-old is averaging 25.1 points, 4.9 rebounds and 4 assists this season. LaVine has been registered 38 three-pointers this season, but his poor contributions in defence mean LaVine is still waiting for his first All-Star call. Boston Celtics' Jaylen Brown also did not make the cut despite averaging 21.5 points, 6.9 rebounds and 2.9 assists.
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NBA All-Star snubs: Devin Booker snub stuns fans
The NBA All-Star snubs in the Western Conference surprisingly features Devin Booker, who is averaging 27.1 points, 4.1 rebounds and 6.4 assists this season. While the Pheonix Suns are lying just outside a playoff spot, Devin Booker has been the key to his side's 20-27 (win-loss) record this season.
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LA Clippers duo Paul George and Lou Williams have also missed the cut. While injuries have curtailed George's current campaign, he has still managed 22.9 points, 5.9 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game. Lou Williams is averaging 19.7 points and six assists this season. Despite starting the season as the favourites in the Western Conference, Clippers have under-performed, sitting third with a 33-15 (win-loss) record.
San Antonio Spurs star DeMar DeRozan is hitting the net with 60.8 per-cent of his shooting, averaging 23 points and 4.3 rebounds per game. Rookie Ja Morant's stellar season with Memphis Grizzlies had many expecting that he'd make it to the All-Star reserve list. However, despite averaging over 17 points this season, Morant will have to wait for his first All-Star appearance.
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Updated 14:11 IST, January 31st 2020