Meet the Stars of 2014 NBA All-Star Weekend
A look at the Eastern and Western Conference players.
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Who Made the 2014 All-Star Game Roster? - The 63rd NBA All-Star Game is going down on Sunday, Feb. 16, at the New Orleans Arena. While All-Star veterans LeBron James and Dwyane Wade are set to play in the big game, new comers Stephen Curry and John Wall will make their All-Star debuts. Keep reading for the full list of Eastern and Western Conference players. — Dominique Zonyéé (@DominiqueZonyee) (Photo: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
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WESTKobe Bryant, L.A. Lakers - Veteran guard Kobe Bryant was chosen to start in his 16th All-Star Game, the second most All-Star Game appearances behind Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, who played in 19 games.(Photo: AP Photo/Danny Johnston, File)
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Anthony Davis, New Orleans Pelicans - Although Bryant was selected to play in the All-Star Game by the fans, he is still nursing a knee injury. Coaches chose forward Anthony Davis to replace him. (Photo: Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
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Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors - Point guard Stephen Curry will make his All-Star Game debut after receiving more than one million votes to join the starting team.(Photo: Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City Thunder - Small forward Kevin Durant knows how to put numbers on the board. Averaging more than 30 points per game in the 2014 season, it’s no surprise that KD is on the starting line-up for the West.(Photo: Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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Blake Griffin, L.A. Clippers - Everyone remembers Blake Griffin’s amazing Dunk Contest performance at the 2011 All-Star Weekend. Although he is giving the Dunk Contest a rest, the power forward will be participating in Sunday’s game. (Photo: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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Kevin Love, Minnesota Timberwolves - Kevin Love was so happy about his All-Star game nomination that the power forward wanted to take an ad out in the local paper to thank fans for their votes. Although he offered to pay, the Timberwolves picked up the tab. (Photo: Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)
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LaMarcus Aldridge, Portland Trail Blazers - Forward LaMarcus Aldridge is making his third consecutive appearance in the All-Star Game, making him the fifth player in franchise history to be selected three times. (Photo: Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
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James Harden, Houston Rockets - Guard James Harden is having a killer 2014 season, averaging 23.8 points. 5.4 assists and 4.7 rebounds per game. He joins the reserves list for the game.(Photo: Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
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Dwight Howard, Houston Rockets - Center Dwight Howard almost didn’t make the All-Star Game this season, but coaches elected the big man for the reserves roster this year. (Photo: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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Damian Lillard, Portland Trail Blazers - Point Guard Damian Lillard is gearing up to make NBA All-Star history. He will become the first player to compete in three events, the Slam-Dunk contest, the Rising Stars game and the Skills Challenge.(Photo: Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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Tony Parker, San Antonio Spurs - Averaging 18.1 points and 6.2 assists in only 31 minutes per game this year, guard Tony Parker will make his sixth appearance at All-Star Weekend.(Photo: Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
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Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas Mavericks - Dirk Nowitzki is making his 12th All-Star Weekend appearance. Can you believe he has been part of the All-Star team since he entered the league in 1998? (Photo: CSM /Landov)
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Chris Paul, L.A. Clippers - Point guard Chris Paul will be returning to his roots when he hits the court on Sunday. The multiple-time All-Star spent his first six seasons in the NBA in New Orleans.(Photo: Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
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EASTKyrie Irving, Cleveland Cavaliers - In addition to playing in the All-Star game, point guard Kyrie Irving will attempt to defend his 3-point shootout title during All-Star Saturday Night on Feb. 15. (Photo: AP Photo/Danny Johnston)
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Dwyane Wade, Miami Heat - Are you surprised that the three-time NBA champion guard is representing for the East at All-Star Weekend? We aren’t.(Photo: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
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LeBron James, Miami Heat - LeBron James received a whopping 1,416,419 votes from the fans to secure his spot on the All-Star team. (Photo: AP Photo/J Pat Carter)
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Carmelo Anthony, New York Knicks - For Melo, All-Star weekend has become a tradition. This will be the seventh All-Star game appearance for the small forward. (Photo: Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
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Paul George, Indiana Pacers - Although KD and King James racked up the most fan votes, Paul George wasn’t too far behind. In addition to starring for the Eastern Conference, the forward will also make history as one of three All-Stars to appear in the 2014 Sprite Slam Dunk Contest.(Photo: Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
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DeMar DeRozan, Toronto Raptors - Really, DeRozan? You originally turned down the votes to play in the All-Star Game? Kudos to his agent because now the Raptors guard will not only play in the game, but he will also team up with Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo for the Skills Challenge on Saturday.(Photo: Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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