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The first fan voting returns for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game were revealed on Monday with a pair of former league MVPs leading the way.
Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo was the leading vote-getter overall with more than 1,700,000 votes. Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokić isn’t too far behind and leads the Western Conference with more than 1,400,000 votes. Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum also earned nearly 1,400,000 votes. Here are the rest of the results:
Antetokounmpo has been on an absolute tear in his 11th season in Milwaukee, leading the NBA with a career-high 32.6 points per game while shooting 61.0 percent from the field and also adding 11.6 rebounds, 6.0 assists and 1.4 blocks. He led the Bucks (17-14) to the NBA Cup championship, and he’s motivated to add to his mantle later this year.
However, he’s not the only former NBA MVP looking for some more hardware. Jokić has continued his incredible run of all-around brilliance while leading the Nuggets to a 19-13 record. He ranks third in the league with averages of 30.7 points and 13.0 rebounds and second with 9.7 assists. He’s shooting 56.1 percent from the field and a blistering 49.2 percent from three-point range, by far the best mark of his career.
Tatum has been the driving force for the defending-champion Celtics, who rank second in the East with a 24-9 record. He leads Boston with 28.3 points, 9.5 rebounds and 5.5 assists per game while also adding 1.3 steals.
Oklahoma City Thunder star point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the only guard in either conference to have earned over 1,000,000 votes. The 26-year-old has led the Thunder to first place in the West with a 27-5 record and ranks second in the league with an average of 31.3 points per game. He’s also contributing 6.0 assists, 5.5 rebounds, 2.0 steals and 1.2 blocks.
Voting for the 2025 All-Star Game will conclude on Jan. 20 at 11:59 p.m. ET and the starters for the game will be revealed on Jan. 23 during TNT’s NBA Tip-Off before a doubleheader featuring the Bucks vs. the Miami Heat and the Celtics vs. the Los Angeles Lakers.
The format for this year’s All-Star Game will be very different, as it will be a four-team tournament featuring three teams of eight NBA All-Stars and the winning team from the Rising Stars Game. Charles Barkley, Shaquille O’Neal and Kenny Smith will draft the three teams of All-Stars on Feb. 6. All-Star Weekend will kickoff on Feb. 14 and conclude with the All-Star Game on Feb. 16.
The NBA All-Star Game 2025 is shaping up to be an epic showdown, with Giannis Antetokounmpo, Nikola Jokić, and Jayson Tatum leading the first voting results. As the top three vote-getters in their respective conferences, these superstars are set to put on a show for fans around the world.
Giannis Antetokounmpo, the reigning NBA Finals MVP and two-time league MVP, has been dominating the court once again this season. His electrifying dunks, incredible defense, and all-around skills have solidified his status as one of the best players in the league.
Nikola Jokić, the Denver Nuggets’ star center, has been putting up monster numbers night in and night out. His passing ability, shooting touch, and basketball IQ make him a unique and versatile player who can impact the game in multiple ways.
Jayson Tatum, the Boston Celtics’ young phenom, has been taking his game to new heights this season. His scoring ability, clutch performances, and improved playmaking have made him a force to be reckoned with on the court.
With these three players leading the way, the 2025 NBA All-Star Game promises to be an unforgettable event. Stay tuned for more updates on the voting results, news, scores, highlights, stats, and rumors leading up to the big game.
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