• Ranks seventh in the league in scoring as the roll man in pick and roll plays (4.4 ppg) and 10th in scoring on post up plays (3.9 ppg) – both per Synergy. #TacoBellSkills participant Chris Paul's top 3 plays this season.All of All-Star 2021 in One Night - Sun. • Has 18 games with 25 points or more in 33 games this season. Without further ado, let's take a look at the final roster for Team LeBron in the 2021 NBA All-Star Game: LeBron James, a 17x NBA All-Star, will lead his team on March 7 as the players take center stage for the 2021 NBA All-Star Game. Team captains LeBron James and Kevin Durant filled out their rosters Thursday at the NBA All-Star Draft on TNT. Paul, an 11x NBA All-Star, is adored by fans around the world for his sick handles and a lethal shooting repertoire. After squaring off with Team Curry in 2018 and Team Giannis in 2019 and 2020, now Team LeBron will take on Team Durant as Brooklyn’s Kevin Durant finished with the most votes in the Eastern Conference. He is the engine that powers the Portland Trail Blazers, who have reached the halfway mark with a brilliant .600 winning percentage. • Leads the league in points off turnovers (4.8 per game). Doncic finished second in Western Conference Guard (Starters) fan voting, finishing behind Stephen Curry. This year Team LeBron, picked and led by LeBron James, will take on Team Durant, picked by Kevin Durant, who will not take the court as he’s injured. • Per the Elias Sports Bureau, only Oscar Robertson (111 games) and Magic Johnson (279) reached 50 triple-doubles faster than Nikola Jokic did (416). In addition to his scoring, he has also set career-best marks in FG% (49.5%), 3P% (38.8), FT% (77.2%), assists (3.9 apg) and blocks (0.5 bpg). 2021 NBA All-Star Draft: 5 key takeaways With the 2021 All-Star Draft complete, the focus turns to potential pairings on the court and intrigue as Sunday's All-Star Game approaches. When confronted by Charles Barkley on the subject, LeBron James replied by saying: That may stoke the fire in the hearts of the Utah Jazz's players and fans alike, though. By comparison, the Nuggets shoots 47.1% from the field and 37.9% on 3-pointers on passes from players other than Jokic. • Ranks second in the league in passes made (77.0), 14th in potential assists (13.7 per game) and seventh in assists (8.6 per game). • Paul is averaging 8.8 assists per game, which is on pace to be his highest average since 9.2 apg in 2016-17. LeBron explains why he didn’t draft the Utah Jazz players until last pic.twitter.com/0MMJ20Pkps. Stephen Curry is another former captain of the format; he led the Western Conference team back in 2018, and like Giannis Antetokounmpo, he endured defeat against LeBron James and crew. • One of four players this season averaging at least 25 points, seven rebounds and seven assists – along with fellow All-Stars James Harden, Luka Doncic and Nikola Jokic. LeBron James and Kevin Durant are captains in the 2021 NBA All-Star Game and they drafted players to fill out rosters for Team LeBron and Team Durant. In 34 games this season, CP3 has averaged 16 points, 4.7 rebounds and 8.8 assists per game on 48% FG. • Has made a league-high 22 3-pointers from beyond 30 feet this season; He is shooting 22-63 (34.9%) on those deep 3-pointers. In 36 NBA games this season, Rudy Gobert has averaged 14.2 points, 13.1 rebounds and 1.3 assists, doing so on a whopping 64% FG. The two captains for the 2021 NBA All-Star Game, LeBron James and Kevin Durant, drafted their rosters on Thursday (ET). Damian Lillard nailed a game-ending three pointer from just inside half court as LeBron James improved to 4-0 as an NBA All-Star Game captain with a 170-150 win over Team Durant on Sunday night. Get ready for Monday's TNT playoff doubleheader with five key stats to know about each matchup. Giannis Antetokounmpo, a 5x All-Star, is one of the elite players in the association and has bright prospects. • Has two 20-20 games this season, second most to Andre Drummond’s three; All-Star teammates Nikola Jokic and Domantas Sabonis each have one apiece. March 7th, TNT: 5pm/et: TNT NBA Tip-Off presented by CarMax 6:30pm/et: #TacoBellSkills & #MtnDew3PT 8pm/et: 70th NBA All-Star Game Halftime: #ATTSlamDunk pic.twitter.com/9lL1UPpuHE. The big man has made a reputation for himself as one of the best passers in the game. With the 2021 All-Star Draft complete, the focus turns to potential pairings on the court and intrigue as Sunday's All-Star Game approaches. LeBron is for third in clutch field goals made, second in clutch 3-pointers made and fourth in clutch assists. • Leads the NBA in passes made (78.0 per game); Team LeBron teammates Nikola Jokic (77.1) and Ben Simmons (68.6) rank second and third, respectively. In 35 games this season, Sabonis has averaged 20.8 points, 11.1 rebounds and six assists on 52% FG. • Ranks second in the league in rebounding (13.1 rpg), second in defensive boards (9.8) and seventh in offensive rebounds (3.3). Nevertheless, in 27 games this season, Paul has averaged 23.7 points, 6.1 rebounds and 5.4 assists on 49% FG. In 36 games this season, Jokic has averaged 27.1 points, 11 rebounds and 8.6 assists per game on a whopping 56% FG. • The only player in NBA history to rank in the top 10 in both career points (3rd at 35,171) and career assists (8th at 9,626). Team LeBron and Team Durant are set for the 2021 NBA All- Star Game, but who has the better roster? So how does Team LeBron compare to Team … LeBron James will go down in history as one of the all-time greats to have ever graced the NBA hardwood. LeBron James and Kevin Durant, the two superstar captains, headlined TNT’s special televised event for the 2021 NBA All-Star Draft. King James got the honor of making the first pick over Kevin Durant, as the former received the most votes sent in by fans. Jazz head coach Quin Snyder will lead Team LeBron, and 76ers head coach Doc Rivers will guide Team Durant. Rajon Rondo: 19 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal. In 33 games this season, Brown has averaged 24.7 points, 5.6 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game on 49% FG. Their selections were made regardless of the player's conference association. In 35 games this season, Antetokounmpo has averaged 29 points, 11.7 rebounds and 5.9 assists per game on 55% FG. Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks have underperformed in the first half of the season. • Leads the NBA in double-doubles (32) and ranks second in triple-doubles (9). • Ranks third in the league in defensive win shares (0.150) behind teammate Mike Conley (0.160) and LeBron James (0.177). • Plays at the fourth-fastest pace (105.40) of any player in the top 200 in minutes played; it is the top mark of any All-Star and any player not on the Wizards. Full coverage of NBA All-Star 2021. He has scored 83 isolation points, with an effective field goal percentage of 61.8%, which ranks fourth among this group of iso players. Group Stage action concludes with a matchup between Zamalek and G.S. He would be only the fourth player in league history to average at least 8.8 assists at age 35 or older — joining LeBron James last season, Steve Nash (3x) and Jason Kidd in 2009-10. Team LeBron is looking for its fourth consecutive victory in the NBA All-Star Game, as the four-time NBA champion has led his team to victory since the game’s new format took hold in 2018. Team LeBron teammates Nikola Jokic and Damian Lillard both rank in the top 10 in both categories. Grant Hill, Joakim Noah, Dikembe Mutombo, Luol Deng and Junior Bridgeman are among the investors in the venture. LeBron James selected Paul George as the tenth pick in the second round as one of the reserves representing the West. • Ranks 11th in the league in field goal percentage (57.8%) — the top mark for any player listed at guard. Team LeBron beat Team Durant 170-150 in the 2021 NBA All-Star game in Atlanta, with Giannis Antetokounmpo winning the MVP award. In 34 games this season, Dame Dolla has averaged 29.8 points, 4.3 rebounds and eight assists per game on 44% FG. Brown has successfully added new layers to his game, becoming a two-way star in the association. • Leads the NBA in fourth-quarter scoring (8.0 ppg). Ranks fifth in the NBA in fast break points (4.0 per game) and 12th in points in the paint (12.1 per game). • Ranks seventh in the NBA (and tops among all All-Stars) in 3-point percentage as he is shooting a career-best 45.0% from beyond the arc this season (topping his previous high of 41.2%, from last season). In 35 games this season, Curry has averaged 29.7 points, 5.5 rebounds and 6.3 assists per game on 47% FG. With Durant still reeling from his injury, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver replaced the Nets superstar with Sabonis, sending the Pacers' center to make his second consecutive trip to the NBA All-Star Game. Brown brings with him athleticism and a knack of scoring the ball with efficiency. LeBron James has impressed year in, year out at NBA All-Star weekend. The two captains for the 2021 NBA All-Star Game, LeBron James and Kevin Durant, drafted their rosters on Thursday (ET). • Ranks third in passes made (68.6 per game), 11th in assists (7.6 per game) and ninth in points created by assists (20.4). George, a 6x All-Star, has been one of the top talents in the game for a while now. Team LeBron: LeBron James (captain) All-Star selections: 17. It was surprising to see George stay on the board for this long in the NBA All-Star Draft, though. Captain: LeBron James, Lakers; Pick 1: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks • Owns the highest scoring average in NBA All-Star history, among players with a minimum of 60 points scored; Giannis has averaged 27.3 ppg over four All-Star appearances (109 total points). Bradley Beal of the Wizards led Team Durant with 26 points and Kyrie Irving had 24 points and 12 assists. Below are the 2021 NBA All-Star Draft results and the 2021 NBA All-Star Game rosters. • Tied for second with four 40-point games this season and is one of six players to record a 50-point game this season (and part of the only teammate duo to do so with Jamal Murray). James cruised to victory against Stephen Curry's team in 2018 and Giannis Antetokounmpo's side in the last two NBA All-Star Games. • Ranks 14th in 2-point field goals made (6.9 per game) among all players and fifth among guards. The NBA has brought back the captain format for the fourth consecutive year; in this period, King James has reigned supreme with a 3-0 sweep. Jokic surprised everyone last year, as he and Murray guided the Denver Nuggets to the 2020 Western Conference Finals, where they lost to the eventual champions, the LA Lakers. • Leads the NBA in 3-pointers made (169); Curry last led the league in the 2016-17 season (324), which was his fifth straight year leading the NBA: 2015-16 (NBA-record 402 3PM), 2014-15 (286), 2013-14 (261) and 2012-13 (272). 'Dame Time' has taken over late-game situations this season, and more of the same could be expected on March 7th. • Dished out 19 assists in a win over New Orleans on February 19; he is tied with Kyle Lowry (March 4 at Boston) and Draymond Green (Feb. 26 vs. Charlotte) for the most assists in a game this season. • Leads the NBA in screen assists (7.0 per game), leading to a league-high 16.3 ppg on those plays for the Pacers. The fourth NBA All-Star Draft was held on Thursday night with LeBron James being a team captain with the first overall pick – courtesy of being the league’s top overall vote-getter – selecting first. Sign up to receive NBA emails! On top of his impressive All-Star resume, James is a 4x NBA winner and has as many Finals MVP trophies. Damian Lillard has made sure the league knows what time it is. A 7x All-Star, Curry enjoys one of the most decorated careers in NBA history, with several shooting accolades to his name. LeBron James (captain) Los Angeles Lakers. Damian Lillard | G | Portland Trail Blazers. His arrival at the Phoenix Suns this off-season has turned out to be a game-changer for the franchise, as the Suns are now one of the top contenders this season. Team LeBron Wins the 2021 NBA All-Star Game The 2021 NBA All-Star Game took place Sunday at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, between Team LeBron and Team Durant By Jason Duaine Hahn Like LeBron James, Chris Paul is another legendary talent returning to the NBA All-Star Game this season. • Tied for second in the league in double-doubles (25) and one of four players to average at least 20 points, 10 rebounds and five assists this season; each is an All-Star (Sabonis, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Julius Randle and Nikola Jokic). Luka Doncic. • Leads the NBA in first-quarter scoring (9.3 ppg). • Has attempted a league-high 381 pull-up jumpers this season including a league-high 284 from 3-point range (61 more than second-ranked Stephen Curry). • Of the 77 players with at least 100 pull-up field goal attempts, Curry’s 57.6% effective field goal percentage ranks third behind CJ McCollum and James Harden. With CJ McCollum out, Lillard has gone all out to keep his side afloat. S T 3⃣ P HFor the seventh time in his career, @StephenCurry30 will participate in the 3-Point Contest at #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/KWiz03NE5m. Jokic reached 50 triple-doubles in 416 games compared to Wilt’s 703 (note: blocks were not an official stat during Wilt’s time). He has the penchant to find an extra gear and could potentially help his team seed higher as the season progresses towards its conclusion. These 10 players -- from accomplished veterans to young superstars -- have yet to play on the NBA's championship stage. Giannis was the only player to average those marks each of the past two seasons … and won Kia MVP honors both times. Joel Embiid remains atop our list, but Damian Lillard, Nikola Jokic and Luka Doncic are rising fast. CP3 and King James go way back, and this NBA All-Star selection could have been on the books from the get-go. Simmons, who is a client of Klutch Sports, will be making his third appearance in the NBA All-Star game this year. The NBA universe is buzzing with excitement for the 2021 NBA All-Star Game scheduled for March 7th in Atlanta. The name change helps the NBA G League franchise be more in sync with the parent club, the Boston Celtics. • Leads the NBA in raw plus/minus (+319), a mark that is 42 points higher than any other player and 63 points better than any non-Jazz teammate. • Shooting 31-for-48 (64.6%) on corner 3s — highest percentage among147 players with at least 25 attempts. Frontcourt. Guard. Fans can catch all the action from the All-Star Game with an NBA league pass. • Averages the fourth-most distance covered per game (2.74 miles) and the most of any player on defense (1.29 miles per game). Four players -- Jaylen Brown, Zach LaVine, Julius Randle, and Zion Williamson -- will be making their first All-Star Game appearance, while LeBron James will be making his 17th appearance in the game. Before we weigh in on which team looks better (at least on paper), here’s a quick rundown of who’s on Team LeBron and who’s suiting up for Team Durant (via Bleacher Report): He has 68 clutch points and is shooting 47.9% from the field, 35.7% on 3-pointers and 85% from the free throw line in clutch situations. In 31 games this season, Big Ben has averaged 16.1 points, 7.9 rebounds and 7.6 assists per game on a terrific 57% FG. • Leads the league in defensive win shares (0.177) and ranks fourth in defensive efficiency (102.9). • Of the 180 players with at least 1,000 touches, Brown ranks fifth with 0.444 points per touch. He represents the new-age big of the NBA, someone who can protect the rim while generating offense with his passing and long-range shooting abilities. • Ranks second in the league in scoring on isolation plays (5.4 ppg), and tied for third in scoring on pick-and-roll ball handler plays (14.1 ppg) — both per Synergy. — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) March 5, 2021 Antetokounmpo had not heard who would be joining him on Team LeBron when he was asked about it at his post-game press conference Thursday. • One of two players (along with Anthony Davis, who will miss All-Star due to injury) to average at least 1.3 steals and 1.3 blocks per game. • In his 18th season, LeBron is averaging at least 25 points per game for the 17th consecutive season — the most of any player in NBA history; next closest are Michael Jordan and Karl Malone at 11 apiece. Dallas Mavericks. Fans had a grand time watching the NBA All-Star Game 2021 on Sunday, with Team LeBron winning over Team Durant 170-150 at State Farm Arena. Team LeBron forward LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers (23) is introduced before the 2021 NBA All-Star Game at State Farm Arena. Team James will be highlighted by not only the Lakers star, but also the Greek Freak Antetokounmpo, Steph Curry, Luka Doncic and Nikola Jokic. The Lakers are plus-52 in 78 clutch minutes with LeBron on court. • Posted an NBA season-high and personal career-high 62 points on January 3 vs. Portland. They switched off every pick, with Team LeBron selecting first from the starters and Team Durant selecting first from the reserves. In just his second appearance in the NBA All-Star Game, Doncic has already received the honor of rolling out as a member of the starting five. It wasn't a surprise to see LeBron James pick Ben Simmons as one of his early selections for the 2021 NBA All-Star Game. March 5, 2021. Kawhi Leonard. There are two compelling reasons that make us so certain that AD is going to dominate once more in no time. Petroliers. We begin with Team LeBron. • Leads the NBA in fast break points (5.3 per game) and ranks second in the league in points in the paint (17.4 ppg). PG 13 started the season with a bang, with fans expecting a 50/40/90 shooting demonstration from the 30-year-old veteran. Stephen Curry has been reminding the league why he's a two-time Kia MVP. Rudy Gobert's defensive presence has him shining again among the league's brightest stars. Jaylen Brown will make his debut in the NBA All-Star Game this year. • As one of the league’s most versatile defenders, he spends 51.4% of his defensive matchup time defending guards (holding them to 42.5% shooting) and 42.6% of his time defending forwards (holding them to 38% shooting). The picks are in for #TeamLeBron 🔥#NBAAllStar Draft presented by @Nike pic.twitter.com/a4hnVhuIRa. Curry is the only player with multiple 50-point games and multiple games with 10-plus 3PM this season. Team LeBron reserves: Damian Lillard, Ben Simmons, Chris Paul, Jaylen Brown, Paul George, Domantas Sabonis, Rudy … • Leads the NBA in field goal attempts coming after seven or more dribbles (10.4 per game); Doncic is shooting 56.5% on those shots, including 40% from 3-point range. He and Jayson Tatum have been the driving force behind the Boston Celtics' success over the past few seasons. • Ranks second in the league in deflections (3.9 per game), third in loose balls recovered (1.4 per game) and eighth in the league in steals (1.6 per game). By clicking "Submit", you agree to the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. • After leading the NBA in clutch points last season in OKC (150), Chris Paul ranks eighth at the All-Star break in his first season in Phoenix. Note: All stats are through games played on March 4; all players are presented in alphabetical order, separated only into starters and reserves. • The only player to rank in the top seven in both points per game (7th, 28.6 ppg) and assists per game (4th, 9.0 apg). If you are having difficulty accessing any content on this website, please visit our Accessibility page. Team LeBron's number one pick for the 2021 NBA All-Star Game is the reigning NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo.
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