Dallas Maverix may feel disappointed after the announcement of the All-Star Game starting staff, since neither Luka Doncic nor Kiri Irving made the abbreviation, although they were among the best voices in the western conference. Instead, the initial spots were given to Stephen Curry, Shay Gilgez-Alexander, Kevin Durant, LeBron James and Nikola Djokic. This choice was based on fans’ voices, leaving Doncic, who has been a starter for the past two years.
However, Doncic is able to start in the game. The All-Star game is changing its shape this year, moving away from the traditional structure of two teams. Instead, he will include four teams of eight players competing in a tournament on February 16th at the Chase Center in San Francisco. This correction opens up new options for list and play time for all the selected stars.
Three of these teams will be made up of the 24 stars selected by fans and coaches, while the fourth team will come from the Rising Stars challenge. This new format introduces a different dynamics of the All-Star experience, which potentially gives more opportunities for players who were not originally indicated as appetizers. It also provides a new approach to an event that has long been structured around a showcase with one game.
The ten beginners’ names are likely to be distributed among the three All-Star teams, but five additional starting places will still have to be filled. If Doncic and Irving remain healthy, they could still find themselves in the opening roles in their respective teams. After all, until no player has secured an automatic starting position, the new format leaves room for their high -level participation.