Kawhi Leonard (left) of the Clippers and Anthony Davis of the Lakers were popular West Reserve picks among writers.
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Who are the Western Conference All-Star reserves?
Editor's note: All-Star reserves will be officially announced Thursday night on TNT (7 p.m. ET).
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steve ashburner
- Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors
- Anthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves)
- Kawhi Leonard, Los Angeles Clippers
- Domantas Sabonis, Sacramento Kings
- Anthony Davis, Los Angeles Lakers
- Devin Booker, Phoenix Suns
- Paul George, Los Angeles Clippers
These hoardings run the gamut for me from “duh” to “duh” to “oh yeah!” choice. This event would not be possible without Curry, who has been the people's choice for 10 years. It's good to see Leonard showing up and getting results for the Clippers (it's been seven years since he last played in 90% of the team's games). Let's hope for Edwards, and really all All-Stars, there is at least a little defensive attention to give proper context to their movement and explosiveness. The toughest judgment for me was George against De'Aaron Fox.
brian martin
- Anthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves)
- Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors
- Kawhi Leonard, Los Angeles Clippers
- Anthony Davis, Los Angeles Lakers
- Paul George, Los Angeles Clippers
- Domantas Sabonis, Sacramento Kings
- Devin Booker, Phoenix Suns
Edwards' star power continues to grow after leading the Timberwolves to the top of the West. The Warriors may be five games under .500, but they're still within striking distance of the play-in tournament thanks to Curry. In the frontcourt, it's all about LA and health. Leonard and George have only missed a combined six games and are averaging 23 points each, but Leonard ranks in the top 10 in 3-point percentage. Davis is averaging 25 and 12 games, missing just two games, and ranks in the top five in blocks.
Regarding wildcards, There was no way they wouldn't give OKC or Minnesota a second All-Star. (Top 2 in the West). But Sabonis (first in rebounds and double-doubles) and Booker (league's fifth-leading scorer) felt they needed to be recognized.
Sean Powell
- Anthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves)
- Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors
- Anthony Davis, Los Angeles Lakers
- Kawhi Leonard, Los Angeles Clippers
- Paul George, Los Angeles Clippers
- De’Aaron Fox, Sacramento Kings
- Devin Booker, Phoenix Suns
At the risk of upsetting Minnesota hoops fans, I'm giving them even more chills by picking a lone wolf. Minnesota has spent most of the season in first place, so is that OK? Do Rudy Gobert and Karl-Anthony Towns have a lawsuit? absolutely. But these are difficult decisions. What makes things “worse” is that the Lakers will have two All-Stars in Davis (who is having a better year than LeBron James) and the up-and-coming Clippers in the frontcourt. There will also be two people.and me You can't ignore the influence of Booker and Fox.both are off to a great start.
John Schuman
- Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors
- Anthony Davis, Los Angeles Lakers
- Anthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves)
- Paul George, Los Angeles Clippers
- Rudy Gobert, Minnesota Timberwolves
- Kawhi Leonard, Los Angeles Clippers
- Domantas Sabonis, Sacramento Kings
I voted for Gobert and Leonard as starters, so they were easy picks here. Gobert is unpopular, but the Timberwolves haven't finished in the top five because of their offense. That said, Edwards has the numbers and team success to be one of two backcourt picks, along with Curry. Then, in that order, George (team success and efficiency), Davis (numbers), Sabonis (numbers and efficiency), and I feel sorry for Lauri Markkanen, Alpelen Sengun, and Karl-Anthony Towns. Guards are the best candidates in the Eastern Conference, but it's tough to break into a team's frontcourt in the West.
Michael C. Wright
- Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors
- Anthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves)
- Kawhi Leonard, Los Angeles Clippers
- Anthony Davis, Los Angeles Lakers
- Paul George, Los Angeles Clippers
- Devin Booker, Phoenix Suns
- Domantas Sabonis, Sacramento Kings
Although the Warriors currently rank 12th in the Western Conference, Curry remains one of the team's bright spots and deserves his 10th All-Star selection. Leonard probably deserves consideration among potential starters, but Edwards embodies the type of play that will wow fans during All-Star weekend.. George is on par with Leonard in terms of production.
The same can be said about Davis compared to LeBron James. However, the former has played more matches than the latter. The wild card picks here are definitely Booker and Sabonis. Booker got off to a slow start to the season, but is on a roll now, scoring 46 points or more in three of his last five games.
