The 2025 NBA All-Star Game teams were recently selected by TNT’s “Inside the NBA” analysts Shaquille O’Neal, Kenny Smith, and Charles Barkley. Each analyst chose eight players for their respective teams from a pool of 24 players. Additionally, a fourth team led by Candace Parker will be determined by the winner of the Rising Stars tournament.
The game will feature a pickup-style tournament with the two semifinal games played to 40 points and the championship played to 25. The event is scheduled to take place on Feb. 16 at San Francisco’s Chase Center, the home of the Golden State Warriors.
The lineups for each team are as follows:
Team Shaq:
– LeBron James (Lakers)
– Stephen Curry (Warriors)
– Anthony Davis (Mavericks)
– Jayson Tatum (Celtics)
– Kevin Durant (Suns)
– Damian Lillard (Bucks)
– James Harden (Clippers)
– Jaylen Brown (Celtics)
Team Kenny:
– Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves)
– Jalen Brunson (Knicks)
– Jaren Jackson Jr. (Grizzlies)
– Jalen Williams (Thunder)
– Darius Garland (Cavaliers)
– Evan Mobley (Cavaliers)
– Cade Cunningham (Pistons)
– Tyler Herro (Heat)
Team Chuck:
– Nikola Jokić (Nuggets)
– Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks)
– Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)
– Victor Wembanyama (Spurs)
– Pascal Siakam (Pacers)
– Alperen Şengün (Rockets)
– Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)
– Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)
Team Candace:
– The winning team of the Rising Stars tournament
Fans, players, and media voted for the starters, which were divided among the three teams. The Western Conference starters are LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Nikola Jokić, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Stephen Curry. The Eastern Conference starters are Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jayson Tatum, Karl-Anthony Towns, Donovan Mitchell, and Jalen Brunson.
Reserves for each conference were also announced, with notable players like Anthony Davis, James Harden, Cade Cunningham, and Damian Lillard making the list.
In addition to the player selections, the NBA recently unveiled the All-Star Game uniforms and court design, drawing inspiration from the vibrant cultures of San Francisco and Oakland.
The 2025 NBA All-Star Game is set to tip off at 8 p.m. ET on Feb. 16 and promises to be an exciting event for basketball fans.