NBA All-Star reserves announced

Feb 17, 2013; Houston, TX, USA; NBA commissioner David Stern (left) speaks before awarding Western Conference guard Chris Paul (3) of the Los Angeles Clippers with the game MVP trophy after the 2013 NBA all star game at the Toyota Center. West won 143-138. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /

On Thursday night, the NBA finalized their All-Star rosters by naming their reserves, a honor voted on by the league’s coaches.

The following Eastern Conference players will be be joining LeBron James, Paul George, Carmelo Anthony, Dwyane Wade and Kyrie Irving on the team:

Chris Bosh, F/C, Miami Heat.
DeMar DeRozan, SG, Toronto Raptors
Roy Hibbert, C, Indiana Pacers
Joe Johnson, SG, Brooklyn Nets
Paul Millsap, PF, Atlanta Hawks
Joakim Noah, C, Chicago Bulls
John Wall, PG, Washington Wizards.

The Western Conference starters are Blake Griffin, Kevin Love, Kevin Durant, Kobe Bryant and Stephen Curry. Joining them are:

LaMarcus Aldrdige, PF, Portland Trail Blazers
James Harden, SG, Houston Rockets
Dwight Howard, C, Houston Rockets
Damian Lillard, PG, Portland Trail Blazers
Dirk Nowitzki, F, Dallas Mavericks
Tony Parker, PG, San Antonio Spurs
Chris Paul, PG, Los Angeles Clippers

The most popular names as far as snubs are concerned are Raptors’ point guard Kyle Lowry, Magic guard Arron Afflalo, Pacers’ guard Lance Stephenson, Suns’ guard Goran Dragic, Pelicans’ power forward Anthony Davis and Kings’ center DeMarcus Cousins.

What does everyone think of the rosters?

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