"LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo Dominate Early NBA All-Star Fan Votes"
LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo lead the first round of NBA All-Star voting, with Antetokounmpo as the top overall vote-getter. If selected, James would achieve a record 20th All-Star selection. Other top vote-getters include Joel Embiid, Jayson Tatum, Kevin Durant, and Nikola Jokic. Tyrese Haliburton and Luka Doncic are leading the backcourt votes in their respective conferences. The All-Star Game will return to the traditional East vs. West format, moving away from the captain's pick system used since 2018.