Consistency is the key for Giannis Antetokounmpo and Nikola Jokic.
The two former MVPs stayed as the top two vote-getters in the third and final NBA All-Star Game fan returns, with Antetokounmpo emerging as the only player to crack three million votes.
Giannis Antetokounmpo and Nikola Jokic lead their respective conferences in the third fan returns of #NBAAllStar Voting presented by AT&T.
— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) January 16, 2025
Fans account for 50% of the vote to decide All-Star starters. Players and a media panel account for 25% each.
The Milwaukee Bucks star got 3,489,956 while the Nuggets big man totalled 2,924,436 with reigning champion Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics sitting at third at 2,842,956.
LeBron James, who was trailing to Kevin Durant in the West frontcourt entering the week, overtook his rival after garnering 2,591,287 votes as compared to the latter’s 2,498,843.
But reigning Rookie of the Year Victor Wembanyama is lurking behind the two greats, claiming 2,455,331 to stay in the hunt.
OKC’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2,405,404) and Stephen Curry (1,793,150) led the West frontcourt with Charlotte’s LaMelo Ball (1,908,967) and Donovan Mitchell (1,554,204) of the league-leading Cavaliers pacing their East counterparts.
The All-Star Game starters will be announced next week on Friday, January 24 while the reserves will be revealed on January 31.
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