The NBA All-Star bench lineup will be officially announced at 8 a.m. Beijing time on February 2, with seven bench players from each of the East and West being voted on by head coaches across the league.
The All-Star bench consists of 2 guards, 3 frontcourt players and 2 players in any position. The head coach will select the substitute based on the player's individual performances this season, the team's record and the influence of the fans. Here are a few that stand a good chance of being selected as an All-Star.
Westward. Edwards (Timberwolves): Averaged 25 per game this season5 points 52 assists 52 assists 1With 2 steals, the Timberwolves are 34-14 and currently ranked first in the West.
Booker (Suns): Averaging 28 per game this season3 points 49 rebounds 7With 3 assists, the Suns are currently 28-20 and sixth in the West.
Curry (Warriors): Averaging 27 per game this seasonWith 5 points, 463 rebounds and 5 assists, the Warriors are currently 20-24 and 12th in the West. Although the record is poor, there are many fans.
Kawhi Leonard (Clippers): Averaging 23 per game this season9 points 63 rebounds and 37 assists 1With 7 steals, the Clippers are currently 31-15 and third in the West.
Sabonis (Kings): Averaging 19 per game this seasonWith 9 points, 13 rebounds and 8 assists, the Kings are currently 27-19 and fifth in the West.
Davis (Lakers): Averaging 24 per game this season9 points 121 rebound 37 assists 12 steals 2With 3 blocks, the Lakers are currently 24-25 and ninth in the West.
Towns (Timberwolves): Averaged 22 per game this season7 points 87 rebounds 3With 1 assist, the Timberwolves are 34-14 and currently ranked first in the West.
Eastern. Brunson (Knicks): Averaging 26 per game this season8 points 38 rebounds and 65 assists 0With 9 steals, the Knicks are currently 31-17 and third in the East.
Mitchell (Cavaliers): Averaged 282 points 55 rebounds and 64 assists 1With 9 steals, the Cavaliers are currently 29-16 and fourth in the East.
Maxey (76ers): Averaging 25 per game this season7 points 36 rebounds and 66 assists 11 steal 1With 8 blocks, the 76ers are currently 29-17 and fifth in the East.
Butler (Heat): Averaged 21 per game this season4 points 52 rebounds and 44 assists 1With 2 steals, the Heat are currently 25-23 and ranked seventh in the East.
Brown (Celtics): Averaging 22 per game this season6 points 54 rebounds and 37 assists 1With 1 steal, the Celtics are currently 37-11 and in first place in the East.
Banchero (Magic): Averaging 23 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 1 steal per game this season, the Magic are currently 25-23 and ranked eighth in the East.
Randle (Knicks): Averaging 9 points per game this seasonWith 2 rebounds and 5 assists, the Knicks are currently 31-17 and third in the East.
The All-Star starting lineup has been previously announced, with James, Durant, Jokic, Doncic and Alexander. Lillard, Haliburton, Antetokounmpo, Embiid and Tatum in the East.