The first round of NBA All-Star fan votes are in, and there is good news for Paul George.
The seven-time All-Star, who was a reserve last season, sits at third among frontcourt players in the Western Conference behind LeBron James and reigning MVP Nikola Jokiu0107. The two leading guards in the West are Stephen Curry — who leads all players in fan voting — and Luka Donu010diu0107. Incidentally, if you substitute Paul George in for Kawhi Leonard, the five projected starters by fan vote are the same five players who started for Team LeBron in the 2021 All-Star Game, give or take a Clipper.