Since the Cavaliers were founded in 1970, they have had a total of 16 players participate in the annual All-Star game. Out of those 16 players, Shawn Kemp was the first to be voted as an All-Star starter in 1998.
Kemp was a part of an Eastern Conference starting lineup that showcased NBA legends such as Michael Jordan, Grant Hill, Dikembe Mutombo and Anfernee Hardaway. In the game, Kemp shot 5-10 for 12 points, and also grabbed 11 rebounds in the East’s 135-114 victory over the West.
Before Kemp, players such as John Johnson (1771-71), Butch Beard (1972), Lenny Wilkens (1973), Austin Carr (1974), Campy Russell (1979), Mike Mitchell (1981), Brad Daugherty (1988-89, 1991-93), Mark Price (1988, 1992-94), Larry Nance (1989, 1993), Tyrone Hill (1995) and Terrell Brandon (1996-97) all made appearances in the All-Star game as reserves.