The Stars Align in San Francisco: 2025 NBA All-Star Starters Revealed
SAN FRANCISCO — Under the high-tech canopy of the Chase Center, the air feels a little heavier tonight. The NBA has officially pulled the curtain back on the starters for the 2025 All-Star Game, and the roster reads like a hand-off between two different centuries of basketball. While the Golden State Warriors prepare to host the league’s elite, the voting results prove that while the “old guard” refuses to fade, the next generation is no longer asking for permission to take over—they are simply kicking the door down.
Trent Middleton Jr. & Lewis Walker were STANDOUTS for North Carolina A&T tonight 🔥
MIDDLETON JR: 18 PTS, GW AND-1
WALKER: 18 PTSThe Aggies secure the win in the 2026 NBA HBCU Classic presented by @ATT! pic.twitter.com/MpJT0HWqls
— #NBAAllStar (@NBAAllStar) February 14, 2026
A Throne That Won’t Stay Empty
LeBron James just did the unthinkable. By being named a starter yet again, he secures his **21st All-Star selection**, a number that feels more like a typo than a statistic. At 40 years old, James isn’t just a legacy pick; he is still putting up **25 points and 8 assists** a night, keeping the Lakers in the thick of a brutal Western Conference playoff race. Beside him stands Kevin Durant, another titan who refuses to yield to Father Time, proving that the 2000s-era legends still hold the hearts of the global fan vote.
But the real drama isn’t at the top; it’s in the shifting sand of the backcourt. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has officially cemented his status as the “new boss” in the West. His inclusion over perennial favorites highlights a massive shift in how fans and players view the league. The Thunder are no longer a “team of the future”—with SGA leading the way, the future arrived about six months ahead of schedule.
- The Heavyweights: Nikola Jokic and Giannis Antetokounmpo led their respective conferences in the player-voting category, showing the deep respect they command among their peers.
- The Hometown Hero: Stephen Curry gets the nod in his home building, ensuring the Bay Area crowd will have their local icon front and center for the Saturday night festivities.
- The Scoring Punch: Luka Doncic returns to the starting five, currently leading the league in **usage rate at 36.2%**.
Inside the Huddle
“You look at this list and you see guys I grew up watching, and then you see guys I played against in high school. It’s a wild mix. Being a starter in this league, especially in a city like San Francisco that lives for hoops, is something you never get used to.” — Anonymous 2025 Western Conference Starter
The Bottom Line & What’s Next
Now the real fight begins: The reserves. With only seven spots left per conference, the “snub” list is already looking dangerous. Players like Jalen Brunson and Victor Wembanyama are right on the bubble, and the coaches’ votes—to be announced next week—will likely cause more internet outrage than the starters themselves.
Keep an eye on the East’s frontcourt rotation. With Joel Embiid’s health always a talking point, the first injury replacement could open the door for a first-time All-Star. This game isn’t just an exhibition; it’s the unofficial starting gun for the sprint to the postseason. In a season where the standings are separated by razor-thin margins, being an All-Star starter is the ultimate leverage for impending Max-contract negotiations this summer.
