(Julio Cortez | The Associated Press)
Carmelo Anthony was named a starter for the 2016 NBA All-Star Game on Thursday, the seventh consecutive year he was named to the starting lineup by fan vote and the ninth All-Star nod of his career.
Anthony is averaging 21.7 points per game this season with the New York Knicks, tied for 13th in the NBA, and has drawn more praise than usual for diversifying his game with the surprisingly competitive Knicks.
Anthony, 31, is currently averaging a career-high 4 assists per game, along with 7.