NBA All-Star Game 2015 Rosters: East and West Starters, Reserves and Analysis
Basketball fans are among the most diehard in all of sports, and the NBA faithful will be treated to one of the most exciting matchups imaginable in the 2015 All-Star Game.
With many of the top names in basketball going head-to-head on Feb. 15 at Madison Square Garden, the action on the court should be some of the most anticipated and action-packed of the entire season.
Here are the full Eastern and Western Conference rosters and a breakdown of the most important player on each team.
| Pau Gasol | Chicago Bulls | FC |
| LeBron James | Cleveland Cavaliers | FC |
| Carmelo Anthony | New York Knicks | FC |
| John Wall | Washington Wizards | BC |
| Kyle Lowry | Toronto Raptors | BC |
| Paul Millsap | Atlanta Hawks | FC |
| Al Horford | Atlanta Hawks | FC |
| Chris Bosh | Miami Heat | FC |
| Kyrie Irving | Cleveland Cavaliers | BC |
| Jimmy Butler | Chicago Bulls | BC |
| Dwyane Wade | Miami Heat | BC |
| Jeff Teague | Atlanta Hawks | BC |
| Marc Gasol | Memphis Grizzlies | FC |
| Anthony Davis | New Orleans Pelicans | FC |
| Blake Griffin | Los Angeles Clippers | FC |
| Kobe Bryant | Los Angeles Lakers | BC |
| Stephen Curry | Golden State Warriors | BC |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | Portland Trail Blazers | FC |
| Kevin Durant | Oklahoma City Thunder | FC |
| Tim Duncan | San Antonio Spurs | FC |
| Klay Thompson | Golden State Warriors | BC |
| James Harden | Houston Rockets | BC |
| Chris Paul | Los Angeles Clippers | BC |
| Russell Westbrook | Oklahoma City Thunder | BC |
| Damian Lillard | Portland Trail Blazers | BC |
Eastern Conference Player to Watch: LeBron James, SF, Cleveland
One of the most popular players in the NBA is Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James, and basketball fans must keep an eye on what he has up his sleeve for the All-Star Game.
What makes James different is that he takes the All-Star Game seriously and is typically one of the biggest stars in the battle between the East and the West. Unlike years past, though, this year’s Eastern Conference roster could be very awkward.
James congratulated his teammate Kyrie Irving on making the All-Star team:
While James may have Irving on his team, he will also be sharing a bench with former Miami Heat teammates Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh. The three men have not played on the same team since James left via free agency, but they will be forced to coexist this weekend.
In 10 career All-Star Games, James has averaged 24.8 points, 6.6 rebounds, 6.1 assists and 1.5 steals, per NBA.com, and he won the MVP award for the game in 2006 and 2008. In his 11th attempt, James will once again look to steal the show.
Western Conference Player to Watch: Damian Lillard, PG, Portland
There were several injuries leading into the All-Star Game, and one of the players who will miss the action is Blake Griffin of the Los Angeles Clippers. To fill out the roster, the NBA named Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard as his replacement.
Lillard was originally excluded from the All-Star Game, and he voiced his displeasure with the decision. While he still believes he should have made it outright, Lillard finally gets his chance to prove everyone wrong.
When asked about finally making the All-Star team, Lillard told Joe Freeman of The Oregonian, “I'm thankful. It's funny ... what's meant to be will be.”
In the 52 games he has played in his third NBA season, Lillard has averaged 21.6 points, 6.3 assists, 4.7 rebounds and 1.5 steals per game. With the Trail Blazers ranked first in the Northwest Division, there is little doubt Lillard should have made the All-Star team originally.
Unfortunately, the backcourt for the Western Conference is stacked with talented players, and it is unclear how much playing time Lillard will get. With a chip on his shoulder, the Portland star will be on fire once he hits the floor.
*Stats via NBA.com.
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