In 2017, the traditional method for choosing the two teams was changed into the new NBA All-Star draft system that we see today. Now, the two captains go back and forth and choose from a pool of 22 players that are voted as All-Stars.
How many players feature in the NBA All-Star game?
Since 2017, the NBA allows fans to choose a pool of 10 starters, with their votes making up for half of the weightage. The other 50% of the weightage is given to current players and the basketball media.
Once the 10 starters have been selected, the 30 NBA coaches select a pool of 14 reserves, including two guards, three frontcourt players, and two players at any position from their respective conferences.
The two players who may be from any position from the respective conferences get a look-in only if the starters/initial reserves get ruled out of the game due to some reason.
On the other hand, each time such a situation arises, the NBA’s commissioner, Adam Silver, selects a replacement option from the same conference.
This time around, the All-Star draft date is yet to be decided, although the game is set to take place on 7th March 2020, per multiple reports. Hence, a total of 22 players feature in the NBA All-Star game, with two more named as replacements in the case any other players are ruled out.
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