We're one step closer to learning who will start in the 2024 NBA All-Star Game.
The NBA has revealed fan vote returns for the third and final time ahead of the Feb. 18 game. Voting opened on Dec. 19 and will close at 11:59 p.m. on Jan. 20. With the final returns coming in on Jan. 18, fans will have less than 48 hours to turn ballots in and influence whether or not their favorite players will start this year's game.
Like in years past, the fan vote accounts for 50 percent of the vote to determine starters. The other 50 percent will be split by current players and a media panel. All-Star starters will be announced next week on Thursday, Jan. 25.
Here's everything you need to know about All-Star Game voting and the final returns before the official reveal.
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2024 NBA All-Star Game voting results
LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo lead their respective conferences in the third fan returns of #NBAAllStar Voting presented by AT&T.
— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) January 18, 2024
Fans account for 50% of the vote to decide All-Star starters. NBA players and a media panel account for 25% each. pic.twitter.com/fyGeQXgEhH
Top 10 vote-getters
- Giannis Antetokounmpo — 4,309,630
- LeBron James — 3,938,571
- Joel Embiid — 3,721,002
- Jayson Tatum — 3,717,311
- Nikola Jokic — 3,498,250
- Kevin Durant — 3,466,608
- Luka Doncic — 3,205,375
- Tyrese Haliburton — 2,718,973
- Stephen Curry — 2,616,154
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander — 2,331,113
If NBA All-Star voting ended today, fan-voted starters would be...
| Eastern Conference | Position | Western Conference |
| Tyrese Haliburton | Guard | Luka Doncic |
| Trae Young | Guard | Stephen Curry |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | Frontcourt | LeBron James |
| Joel Embiid | Frontcourt | Nikola Jokic |
| Jayson Tatum | Frontcourt | Kevin Durant |
The tightest races for starting spots
Things are essentially set in the front court of each conference. Both Kevin Durant and Jayson Tatum have created significalt separation from the fourth-leading vote-getter in the West and East, respectively.
In the backcourt, however, things are pretty tight in the East and West.
While Luka Doncic (3,205,375) is far and away the leading vote-getter among West guards, Stephen Curry (2,616,154) holds a slight lead over Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2,331,113). Gilgeous-Alexander may not have enough time to overcome the difference, but OKC's team success could factor in once the media and peer votes are weighed in.
It's a similar story in the East, where Tyrese Haliburton (2,718,973) has run away with the top spot. Trae Young (1,815,898) leaped into second place ahead of the second returns and holds his spot by less than 100,000 votes. Damian Lillard (1,730,036) comes in at third and has an opportunity to make up ground.
Also receiving votes
Among notable players also receiving votes are a trio of young frontcourt players in Alperen Sengun (1,345,996), Victor Wembanyama (601,208) and Chet Holmgren (422,330), the latter two being the only rookies to appear in any top 10.
Kings big man Domantas Sabonis overtook the 10th West frontcourt from Timberwolves forward Karl-Anthony Towns. In the backcourt, Austin Reaves is back in the top 10 after falling out during the second return.
Things remained largely the same in the Eastern Conference but Magic forward Paolo Banchero notably leaped over Julius Randle in the frontcourt. Banchero, who was named Rookie of the Year last season, will look to build on that with his first All-Star selection.
When will the NBA share fan vote returns?
The NBA will provide updates on All-Star Game fan voting on the first three Thursdays of January.
- Thursday, Jan. 4: First fan vote return
- Thursday, Jan. 11: Second fan vote return
- Thursday, Jan. 18: Final fan vote return
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When will the NBA All-Star Game starters be announced?
The 2024 NBA All-Star Game starters will be revealed on Thursday, Jan. 25.
The starters will be announced during TNT's NBA Tip-Off. TNT will broadcast a doubleheader featuring playoff rematches on Jan. 25: Celtics vs. Heat tips things off at 7:30 p.m. ET followed by Kings vs. Warriors at 10 p.m ET.
The All-Star Game's reserves, which are selected by NBA head coaches, will be revealed a week later, on Thursday, Feb. 1.
When is the 2024 NBA All-Star Game?
- Date: Sunday, Feb. 18
- Time: 8:30 p.m. ET | 5:30 p.m. PT
- Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN
The 2024 NBA All-Star Game will be played on Sunday, Feb. 18, at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse, home of the Indiana Pacers. The game is scheduled to tip off around 8:30 p.m. ET.
