BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – JANUARY 19: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics celebrates after scoring against the Golden State Warriors during overtime at TD Garden on January 19, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics defeat the Warriors 121-118. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
Jayson Tatum, as expected, is an All-Star for the fourth year in a row. And for the third straight season, he’s a starter.
Tatum will start as part of the NBA’s new team selection system in the 2023 All-Star Game on Feb. 19. For the first time in history, team captains/starters LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo will draft players from the pool of both starters and reserves right before the game. So, while Tatum was named one of five starters from the Eastern Conference, he will inevitably have some Western Conference teammates and could play for Team LeBron.
Jaylen Brown, meanwhile, was not named a starter for the east. But he’s a top candidate to be named a reserve when those are announced on Feb. 2. It’ll be interesting to see if he and Tatum end up on opposite teams in the All-Star Game.
Read below for the full list of NBA All-Star starters from each conference.
NBA All-Star Game Starters: Eastern Conference
Jayson Tatum, Celtics
Jan 19, 2023; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) reacts after his three point basket against the Golden State Warriors in overtime at TD Garden. Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks
May 15, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) tries to steal the ball from Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) during the first quarter of game seven of the second round of the 2022 NBA playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
Kevin Durant, Nets
Kevin Durant #7 of the Brooklyn Nets celebrates his three point shot in the first quarter against the Boston Celtics during Game Four of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs against the Boston Celtics at Barclays Center on April 25, 2022 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Kyrie Irving, Nets
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – APRIL 20: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets looks on during the second quarter of Game Two of the Eastern Conference First Round NBA Playoffs against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on April 20, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
Donovan Mitchell, Cavaliers
Oct 28, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) drives the ball against Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36) in the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
NBA All-Star Game Starters: Western Conference
LeBron James, Lakers
Dec 7, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) reacts after the game against the Boston Celtics at Staples Center.The Lakers defeated the Celtics 117-102. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Stephen Curry, Warriors
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – JUNE 10: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors celebrates a three point basket in the third quarter against the Boston Celtics during Game Four of the 2022 NBA Finals at TD Garden on June 10, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Nikola Jokić, Nuggets
Mar 18, 2019; Boston, MA, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) drives against Boston Celtics center Aron Baynes (46) during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports
Luka Dončić, Mavericks
Mar 31, 2021; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) drives the ball against Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36) during the second quarter at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
Zion Williamson, Pelicans
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 02: Zion Williamson #1 of the New Orleans Pelicans scores on a layup past Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers during a 120-117 Lakers win at Crypto.com Arena on November 02, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2022 NBAE (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)