The latest results from the second round of fan voting for the 2024 NBA All-Star Game reveal familiar faces at the top, with Giannis Antetokounmpo leading the Eastern Conference and overall, while LeBron James secures the most votes in the Western Conference. However, a notable change emerges in the East’s starting lineup, as Trae Young surpasses Damian Lillard for the second guard spot.
If the voting concluded today, the starting lineups would be as follows:
Eastern Conference:
Tyrese Haliburton, Trae Young, Giannis Antetokounmpo,Joel Embiid, Jayson Tatum
Western Conference:
Stephen Curry, Luka Doncic, LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Nikola Jokic
The East guards race is particularly tight, with Tyrese Haliburton leading by a significant margin, but the battle for the second guard spot between Trae Young and Damian Lillard is separated by only 35,363 votes. The outcome may come down to the January 20 voting cut-off date.
While fan voting carries a 50% weight in determining the starting lineup, the remaining 50% comes from a combination of media and player votes. Notably, Trae Young has historically ranked lower in player voting compared to fan and media voting. If this trend continues, it could impact his chances against Damian Lillard in the close race.
In the Western Conference guard spot, Stephen Curry currently leads over Shai Gilgeous-Alexander by more than 300,000 votes. The final results will depend on the combined influence of media and player votes, potentially shaping the starting lineup.
Fans have until January 20 to cast their votes on the NBA App or NBA.com. The All-Star Game is scheduled for Sunday, February 18, at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, airing on TNT. The All-Star Saturday Night Dunk Contest and 3-point Contest, along with the Rising Stars games, will also be broadcast on TNT.