The 2023 NBA All-Star Game is set to tip off from Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah on Sunday night.
Every year, the league has been adding new variations to keep NBA All-Star Weekend exciting.
Last season, the league added the Elam Ending to the All-Star Game, adding a new element of intrigue to the game’s final frame.
This year, the NBA has turned the midseason showcase into a more of a classic pick-up game. In 2023, team captains LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo will select their teams right before the All-Star Game.
According to the best offshore sportsbooks, Team LeBron is more than likely going to pick Luka Doncic with the first overall selection.
2023 NBA All-Star Game Rosters
The 2023 NBA All-Star Game starters are set.
Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, and Zion Williamson were forced to withdraw from the game due to injury. The three All-Star Game starters will be replaced by Joel Embiid, Ja Morant, and Lauri Markkanen to begin the game. Meanwhile, snubs Pascal Siakam, Anthony Edwards, and De’Aaron Fox will take their spots on the floor in Salt Lake City.
Team LeBron and Team Giannis will be able to pick their teams from the list of players below.
2023 NBA All-Star Game Starters
- LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers (captain)
- Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks (captain)
- Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics
- Donovan Mitchell, Cleveland Cavaliers
- Kyrie Irving, Dallas Mavericks
- Luka Doncic, Dallas Mavericks
- Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets
- Joel Embiid*, Philadelphia 76ers
- Ja Morant*, Memphis Grizzlies
- Lauri Markkanen*, Utah Jazz
*replaced All-Star Game starter
2023 NBA All-Star Game Reserves
- Bam Adebayo, Miami Heat
- Jaylen Brown, Boston Celtics
- DeMar DeRozan, Chicago Bulls
- Tyrese Haliburton, Indiana Pacers
- Jrue Holiday, Milwaukee Bucks
- Julius Randle, New York Knicks
- Pascal Siakam*, Toronto Raptors
- Anthony Edwards*, Minnesota Timberwolves
- De’Aaron Fox*, Sacramento Kings
- Paul George, Los Angeles Clippers
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder
- Jaren Jackson Jr., Memphis Grizzlies
- Damian Lillard, Portland Trailblazers
- Domantas Sabonis, Sacramento Kings
*All-Star Game replacements
Team LeBron Predicted To Select Doncic No. 1 Overall
Team LeBron will have the luxury of picking first overall in the 2023 NBA All-Star Game Draft. As a result, LeBron will have his choice from the collection of the world’s best basketball players.
According to the top online sportsbooks, that choice is going to be none other than Dallas Mavericks’ star Luka Doncic. Doncic is the odds-on favorite to be the first pick in the NBA All-Star Draft with +250 odds, followed by Philadelphia 76ers’ center Joel Embiid at +350. Nikola Jokic (+400), Kyrie Irving (+475), and Jayson Tatum (+475) round out the top five players with the best odds to be selected first by Team LeBron.
Check out the complete NBA All-Star Game Draft odds from BetOnline.
| Player Selected First Overall | Odds | Play |
|---|---|---|
| Luka Doncic | +250 |  |
| Joel Embiid | +350 | |
| Nikola Jokic | +400 | |
| Kyrie Irving | +475 | |
| Jayson Tatum | +475 | |
| Ja Morant | +800 | |
| Donovan Mitchell | +1400 | |
| Lauri Markkanen | +4000 | |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | +4000 | |
| Anthony Edwards | +4000 | |
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