The Western Conference NBA All Star starters were announced Thursday. Representing the West in Toronto will be Stephen Curry, Russell Westbrook, Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant, and Kawhi Leonard. For the most part, they're names you'd expect to see. However, Leonard making the starting five stands out, especially in a conference with a bevy of dominant frontcourt players. But Leonard isn't the biggest surprise. No, take a look at who was almost an All Star starter:
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That's right, baby!