The fans have spoken.
The NBA All-Star starting lineups were announced this evening based on fan voting and for the 15th year in a row Kobe Bryant made the starting five for the West, leading all vote-getters from both conferences this year with nearly 1.6 million votes. LeBron James came in second overall and led the East, while Kevin Durant came in a close third. Kevin Garnett will also make his 15th appearance, tied for second all-time with Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal. Here’s a look at the complete results, courtesy of ESPN.com:
Eastern Conference
| Player | Votes |
|---|---|
| LeBron James, MIA | 1,583,646 |
| Carmelo Anthony, NYK | 1,460,950 |
| Dwyane Wade, MIA | 1,052,310 |
| Rajon Rondo, BOS | 924,180 |
| Kevin Garnett, BOS | 553,222 |
Western Conference
| Player | Votes |
|---|---|
| Kobe Bryant, LAL | 1,591,437 |
| Kevin Durant, OKC | 1,504,047 |
| Chris Paul, LAC | 929,155 |
| Dwight Howard, LAL | 922,070 |
| Blake Griffin, LAC | 863,832 |
Although Jeremy Lin was in contention for a starting spot for much of the first half of the season, he failed to make the roster via fan vote, but he still has the chance to make the West squad as a reserve. Coaches will vote in seven reserves for each conference, which will be announced next Thursday. They will be allowed to select two guards, three frontcourt players and two other players from any position. However, coaches may not vote for players on their own teams.
Did your favorite player(s) make the team? Be sure to check them out when the 62nd NBA All-Star Game tips-off on Sunday, February 17th in Houston.
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