NBA Fans Debate Which Player Was The Biggest Snub From The All-Star Game

The NBA All-Star reserves have been announced and fans are stunned at some of the names that have been left off the list this year.

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NBA All-Star season is among the most exciting times in basketball, as we see the best players in the NBA face off against each other in a unique game that can’t be seen anywhere else. The changes the league has made to the All-Star game have made them far more riveting than before, and fans want their favorite players to make it to the contest.

After the announcement of the reserves earlier tonight, fans have had mixed opinions. The West will see players like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Lauri Markkanen make their first All-Star appearances. Meanwhile, the East All-Star reserves were also released with a first-time All-Star like Tyrese Haliburton being named, while Jrue Holiday returns to the game after a 10-year break between appearances.

While these names definitely deserve recognition, fans are upset about the players who weren’t included in this elusive group. There are some big names that have been snubbed, while fans have raised their eyebrows at certain selections. 

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Fans will constantly disagree over topics like this. Players like Anthony Davis and Devin Booker haven’t played enough games. Trae Young and James Harden are playing below the level fans expect from them. Jalen Brunson and De’Aaron Fox got outpaced by other first-time All-Star guards to the spots many believed should be theirs.

Other names like Jimmy Butler, Darius Garland, Pascal Siakam, Anthony Edwards, and others have also been called massive snubs.


Is This A Controversial All-Star List?

The reserves have generated a lot of debate over certain players. Jaren Jackson Jr. might not be as eye-popping as Anthony Davis, but his defensive excellence this season has enabled the Grizzlies to have incredible amounts of success. Given the amount of time AD spent out with injury, it’s fair for JJJ to be rewarded for his performances. However, it does seem wrong to say JJJ is better than AD.

De’Aaron Fox was widely expected to be named to the All-Star game and is probably going to be one of the first names called up if anyone is injured and unable to play. The 3 guards ahead of him are objectively having better seasons for their respective franchises. 

James Harden is upset that he wasn’t selected but what Tyrese Haliburton is doing on the court has allowed the Indiana Pacers to massively overachieve this season. Jrue Holiday has been perenially underrated and is finally getting the All-Star recognition people have believed he’s deserved for ages. 

Every year some players have to get snubbed, as not every great player in the league can make the All-Star team. 

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher ReportYahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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