LOS ANGELES (AFP) – New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis and Minnesota Timberwolves’ Karl-Anthony Towns have been named to their first all-star game as part of a group of 14 reserves chosen Tuesday.
Washington Wizards guards John Wall and Bradley Beal and Golden State Warriors teammates Klay Thompson and Draymond Green also earned spots as seven additional players from each conference were announced by the league.
Reigning most valuable player Oklahoma City’s Russell Westbrook, Cleveland’s Kevin Love, Boston’s Al Horford, Minnesota’s Jimmy Butler, San Antonio’s LaMarcus Aldridge, Indiana’s Victor Oladipo, Toronto’s Kyle Lowry and Portland’s Damian Lillard rounded out the all-star reserves, who were selected by the NBA’s head coaches.
