The 2024–25 NBA All-Stars have all been revealed, and as is the case every year, there are some glaring absences. Each member of the two teams has earned his spot, to be clear. The starters and reserves all have strong statistical and contextual cases to back up their selections.
However, it only speaks to the depth of talent in the NBA that 24 All-Star selections don’t cover the number of players who are having All-Star-caliber seasons. Yet here we are. Despite a loaded pair of All-Star teams featuring familiar favorites like LeBron James and Nikola Jokic—as well as up-and-comers enjoying their first All-Star weekend like Victor Wembanyama and Cade Cunningham—a few deserving names will be left out of the festivities.
