Jan 15, 2021; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) celebrates after scoring a basket against the Chicago Bulls during the second half at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
The first fan voting returns for the NBA 2021 All-Star Game were announced on Thursday with OKC Thunder cornerstone Shai Gilgeous-Alexander listed ninth among the West’s guards.
While the top picks make sense there are some surprises in the votes especially the sheer number of players who are on a team not currently playoff seeded.
Typically, All-Star voting recognizes a combination of factors.