This year's NBA All-Star ballot is filled with extremely difficult decisions.
In the Eastern Conference, there are four excellent players battling for three frontcourt spots. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kevin Durant, Joel Embiid and Jayson Tatum have all performed at a high level, but one of those MVP candidates will have to come off the bench in the All-Star Game.
And then there's the challenge of choosing two guards from the Western Conference pool. Stephen Curry, Luka Doncic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Ja Morant and more will give voters plenty to think about this month.
Ahead of the All-Star festivities in Salt Lake City, here are the latest voting results.
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NBA All-Star voting results 2023 (third fan returns)
Eastern Conference guards
| Rank | Player | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Kyrie Irving | 3,968,041 |
| 2. | Donovan Mitchell | 3,851,233 |
| 3. | Jaylen Brown | 2,097,700 |
| 4. | James Harden | 1,991,721 |
| 5. | Trae Young | 1,479,336 |
| 6. | DeMar DeRozan | 1,130,944 |
| 7. | LaMelo Ball | 607,544 |
| 8. | Tyrese Haliburton | 578,752 |
| 9. | Derrick Rose | 384,557 |
| 10. | Darius Garland | 318,782 |
Eastern Conference frontcourt
| Rank | Player | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Giannis Antetokounmpo | 5,970,196 |
| 2. | Kevin Durant | 5,838,182 |
| 3. | Jayson Tatum | 4,521,414 |
| 4. | Joel Embiid | 4,318,035 |
| 5. | Jimmy Butler | 954,799 |
| 6. | Pascal Siakam | 745,112 |
| 7. | Kyle Kuzma | 510,426 |
| 8. | Paolo Banchero | 501,316 |
| 9. | Julius Randle | 372,093 |
| 10. | Nic Claxton | 371,090 |
Western Conference guards
| Rank | Player | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Stephen Curry | 5,151,822 |
| 2. | Luka Doncic | 4,905,655 |
| 3. | Ja Morant | 1,921,276 |
| 4. | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | 1,843,460 |
| 5. | Klay Thompson | 1,222,843 |
| 6. | Russell Westbrook | 973,226 |
| 7. | Damian Lillard | 668,169 |
| 8. | Austin Reaves | 392,546 |
| 9. | Devin Booker | 388,308 |
| 10. | De'Aaron Fox | 382,173 |
Western Conference frontcourt
| Rank | Player | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | LeBron James | 6,506,682 |
| 2. | Nikola Jokic | 4,718,218 |
| 3. | Anthony Davis | 3,838,171 |
| 4. | Zion Williamson | 3,760,732 |
| 5. | Andrew Wiggins | 2,158,855 |
| 6. | Paul George | 1,612,347 |
| 7. | Lauri Markkanen | 1,348,243 |
| 8. | Draymond Green | 981,695 |
| 9. | Kevon Looney | 692,095 |
| 10. | Domantas Sabonis | 686,291 |
How does the NBA All-Star voting process work?
The fan vote accounts for 50 percent of the total vote to determine the starters for the NBA All-Star Game. Current players and media members split the other 50 percent. Each ballot consists of two guards and three frontcourt players from each conference. Reserves are chosen by NBA head coaches, and league commissioner Adam Silver chooses injury replacements if necessary.
All-Star captains will then draft their teams from the eligible pool of players (starters in first round, reserves in second round). Captains will be selected based on which players earn the most fan votes in each conference. They are not required to draft based on conference affiliation or position.
Key voting dates ahead of 2023 NBA All-Star Game
- Dec. 20: NBA All-Star fan voting begins at 11 a.m. ET
- Dec. 25: 3-for-1 voting day
- Jan. 1: 3-for-1 voting day
- Jan. 5: First update on results
- Jan. 6: 3-for-1 voting day
- Jan. 12: Second update on results
- Jan. 13: 3-for-1 voting day
- Jan. 16: 3-for-1 voting day
- Jan. 19: Third update on results
- Jan. 20: 3-for-1 voting day
- Jan. 21: NBA All-Star fan voting ends at 11:59 p.m. ET
2023 NBA All-Star schedule
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Friday, Feb. 17
- Celebrity Game (7 p.m. ET)
- Rising Stars Challenge (9 p.m. ET)
Saturday, Feb. 18
- HBCU Classic (4 p.m. ET)
- Skills Challenge, 3-Point Contest and Slam Dunk Contest (8 p.m. ET)
Sunday, Feb. 19
- 2023 NBA All-Star Game (8 p.m. ET)
