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It will be Team LeBron James against Team Kevin Durant in the 2021 NBA All-Star Game in Atlanta on March 7.
The two captains, as well as their regular teammates, were announced Thursday on TNT after a lawsuit that was determined by a combination of fan votes (50 percent), media (25 percent) and players (25 percent).
The first two voters were considered captains and will choose their teams from the holders of matches and reserves. Reservations will be announced Tuesday on TNT.
Here’s a look at the beginners that LeBron and KD will be choosing when it’s time for the draft.
2021 All-Star Game Starters
While there was some uncertainty about whether there would even be a traditional All-Star Weekend this season with the COVID-19 pandemic disturbing so much, the league confirmed on Thursday that it would host the event. Furthermore, the The three-point competition and skills challenge will take place during the pre-game, while the dunk competition will take place at halftime.
Thursday’s announcement mentioned the event “will highlight the importance of HBCUs and raise awareness of the disparate impact of COVID-19 on communities of color. In addition, All-Star will feature special performances by HBCU music groups and storytelling and exclusive content by distinguished alumni and students.
The game will also feature the Elam Ending once again after the success of last season.
Elam Ending turns off the clock in the fourth half and creates a scenario in which the two teams play towards a goal. Ideally, this eliminates dirt at the end of the game as a means of stopping the clock and adds more excitement to the conclusion.
It worked last year when Team LeBron defeated Team Giannis 157-155 in a thriller in Chicago.
While the first three quarters of this competition played out like many All-Star games, with alley-oops, lackluster defense and a flurry of three points, the fourth quarter was defined by intensity and the best players in the league exchanging eye-popping moves. with the result on the line.
Anthony Davis scored with a free throw for Team LeBron.
Fans couldn’t ask for much more from this year’s game, and now they know the starters who will be watching for Team LeBron and Team KD.