NBA All-Star Game: Who Are the Players Making Their Debut in This Event?

Published 02/13/2024, 1:11 PM EST

Only three days remain for the biggest annual NBA celebration to begin. Apart from the seasoned stars like LeBron James, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant, some freshmen have entered the fold. For the community surrounding the NBA, the hype leading up to the announcement of the starters is even more interesting as it does stir some controversy due to snubs.

This year there were mainly three headlines – the exclusion of De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis, Steph’s exclusion from the starting line-up, and the Trae Young snub. Despite Young finding a place in the East due to Joel Embiid and Julius Randle’s injury, the other two snubs remain unaddressed. So, usual banter aside, who is new to this celebration of excellence?

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The first mention here is the reigning Rookie of the Year Paolo Banchero, who has shown massive development from his first season in the league. The Orlando Magic forward has seen a surge in his on-court performance, emerging as a bonafide star for the team. Banchero is currently averaging 23 points, seven rebounds, and five assists, with a three-point shooting percentage of 35.8%.

The second young star to debut on the All-Star this year is Sixers’ breakout guard Tyrese Maxey. After a rough trade jolted Philly, the 23-year-old shouldered the burden of James Harden becoming a solid number two for Joel Emiid. Now, in his wake, the young star is holding the fort for the Sixers with two 50-point games already under his belt. He’s averaging a solid 26.3 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 6.4 assists. Having played 43 games this season, the young star has been a dependable offensive force for Philly.

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Thirdly, Jalen Brunson announced himself as one of the best point guards in the league. His dedication has been rewarded with a spot representing the New York Knicks in Indy. Standing at 6 feet 1 inch tall, the guard boasts impressive averages of 27.1 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 6.4 assists.

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Lastly, there is Scotty Barnes who was 2022 Rookie of the Year from the Toronto Raptors. This inclusion of Branes is justified as this season he averaged career-high stats across the board. The 22-year-old posted 20.2 points, 8.1 rebounds, 5.8 assists, 1.5 blocks, and 1.2 steals. In addition, he also maintains shooting percentages of 48.9% from the field and 36.5% from beyond the arc. So, which of these new entrants has the best prospects at the game?

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Akashdeep Banerjee is an NBA writer at Essentially Sports. After Graduating in Journalism and Mass Communication he forayed into visual Media. A fan of the NBA for the better part of a decade.

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Bilal Handoo

NBA All-Star Game: Who Are the Players Making Their Debut in This Event?

The Debutants in the 2024 All-Star Game

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