2022 Team LeBron All-Star game roster: Full list of draft picks
The 2022 NBA All-Star game is slated for Feb. 10, and the teams are set. Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant are the two captains since they got the most fan votes in their respective conferences.
Here are the players available to be drafted for Team LeBron and Team Durant:
Starters: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Joel Embiid, Trae Young, DeMar DeRozan, Jayson Tatum; Nikola Jokic, Andrew Wiggins, Ja Morant, Stephen Curry
Reserves: Jimmy Butler, Darius Garland, James Harden, Zach LaVine, Khris Middleton, Fred VanVleet, LaMelo Ball (injury replacement for Durant); Luka Doncic, Devin Booker, Rudy Gobert, Chris Paul, Donovan Mitchell, Karl-Anthony Towns, Dejounte Murray (injury replacement for Draymond Green)
See the full order of the picks below:
Team LeBron Starter 1: Giannis Antetokounmpo
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LeBron reunites with the 2021 All-Star MVP.
Team Durant Starter 1: Joel Embiid
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A top MVP candidate this season is Durant’s first pick.
Team LeBron Starter 2: Stephen Curry
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LeBron repeats his 2021 draft by retaining Curry, the league leader in made 3s in history.
Team Durant Starter 2: Ja Morant
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Durant is taking one of the most exciting, explosive athletes in the game.
Team LeBron Starter 3: DeMar DeRozan
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LeBron adds DeMar DeRozan’s filthy multi-level scoring ability to his starting lineup.
Team Durant Starter 3: Jayson Tatum
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Jayson Tatum takes Durant’s spot in the starting lineup, so this made sense.
Team LeBron Starter 4: Nikola Jokic
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Another MVP candidate this season, The Joker will be LeBron’s starting center.
Team Durant Starter 4: Trae Young
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Because Durant is out, he gets the last two available starters by default. Ice Trae is the other starting guard for Team KD.
Team Durant Starter 5: Andrew Wiggins
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Andrew Wiggins is a first-time All-Star, and he’ll be a starter.
Team Durant Reserve 1: Devin Booker
Durant gets one of the starting guards from the Western Conference’s strongest team by record: Phoenix Suns.
Team LeBron Reserve 1: Luka Doncic
LeBron takes “Luka Magic” to be his first reserve. The young do-it-all forward continues to shine.
Team Durant Reserve 2: Karl-Anthony Towns
Durant goes with a multi-level scoring center who will definitely let it fly in the All-Star game.
Team LeBron Reserve 2: Darius Garland
LeBron takes a Cleveland Cavalier to represent in Cleveland. Darius Garland, 22, is one of the emerging stars in the NBA at point guard.
Team Durant Reserve 3: Zach LaVine
Durant goes with Zach LaVine, a two-way guard who now primarily plays the 3.
Team LeBron Reserve 3: Chris Paul
LeBron goes with long-time friend Chris Paul, the “Point God” who is still dominating at 36 years old.
Team Durant Reserve 4: Dejounte Murray
Durant goes with San Antonio Spurs guard Dejounte Murray, who is close to averaging a triple-double this season.
Team LeBron Reserve 4: Jimmy Butler
LeBron goes with Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler, a player James relishes playing against.
Team Durant Reserve 5: Khris Middleton
Khris Middleton has emerged as a top option for the Milwaukee Bucks, and the defending champion gives more wing depth to Team KD.
Team LeBron Reserve 5: Donovan Mitchell
LeBron goes with the “Swipa”, who is the young star guard in Utah.
Team Durant Reserve 6: LaMelo Ball
Durant takes Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball, who should definitely be in for multiple highlights.
Team LeBron Reserve 6: Fred VanVleet
From undrafted to Team LeBron, Fred VanVleet is looking to bring his high-volume 3-point shooting to the team.
Team Durant Reserve 7: Rudy Gobert
LeBron tried to bait Durant by taking James Harden, but that did not happen. Utah’s star center heads to Team KD.
Team LeBron Reserve 7: James Harden
James Harden, who just got traded to the Philadelphia 76ers, is the final pick of the draft.
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