Giannis Antetokounmpo and LeBron James Lead NBA All-Star Voting
Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey of the 76ers Rank Second and Fifth in Eastern Conference, Respectively
- Joel Embiid of the 76ers ranks second in the Eastern Conference frontcourt players in the second round of NBA All-Star voting, with Tyrese Maxey remaining fifth among conference guards.
- Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo leads the league's overall vote with over 3.4 million votes, followed by LeBron James of the Lakers leading the Western Conference with over 3 million votes.
- Fans account for 50% of the vote to determine the All-Star Game starters, with a media panel and current NBA players each accounting for 25% of the vote.
- Fan voting will continue through January 20, with the All-Star Game starters to be revealed on January 25 and the reserves to be selected by the coaches.
- Indiana Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton leads the Eastern Conference backcourt voting, despite a recent hamstring injury.