The NBA’s regular-season grind paused briefly on Monday for a moment that carried real weight. Right before the Oklahoma City Thunder tipped off against the Cleveland Cavaliers, the league unveiled the 2026 All-Star starters list.

Despite the debut of a new USA vs. World format for the 75th NBA All-Star Game, the starters were still selected through the traditional fan, player, and media voting process by conference. And amid predictable inclusions and loud debates, one name felt inevitable. Stephen Curry.

The Baby-Faced Assassin will appear in the All-Star Game for a 12th time this season. More importantly, his latest selection places him in rare historical company.

With his 11th All-Star start and 12th appearance overall, Curry now joins an exclusive group of just 17 players in NBA history to reach 12 All-Star selections while staying with a single franchise. That list includes Michael Jordan (12), Larry Bird (12), Kobe Bryant (18), Dirk Nowitzki (14), and a short group of all-time greats whose careers were defined by loyalty as much as dominance. Adding to the milestone, Curry has also become the oldest point guard ever named an All-Star starter, according to Polymarket Hoops.

Curry received 2,817,562 fan votes, finishing behind only Doncic and Jokic in the Western Conference despite being the oldest guard among the top vote-getters. Voting breakdowns showed Curry finishing third in fan voting, second in player voting, and sixth in media voting, producing a weighted score of 3.5 that secured his starter spot through peer recognition.

At the same time, Curry now stands alone atop the Golden State Warriors’ record books. He owns the most All-Star selections in franchise history, surpassing Paul Arizin (10) and Rick Barry (8). Last year at Chase Center, he also claimed the Kobe Bryant All-Star MVP after dominating the weekend, averaging 10.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.5 steals across two games.

This year’s starters’ field only sharpened the significance. The Eastern Conference is led by Giannis Antetokounmpo, the top vote-getter in the East, alongside Jalen Brunson, Cade Cunningham, Tyrese Maxey, and Jaylen Brown. Out West, Nikola Jokic topped the voting, joined by Luka Doncic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Victor Wembanyama, and Curry.

Yet Curry’s selection reflects far more than reputation. He is averaging 27.6 points, 4.9 assists, and 3.8 rebounds while ranking second in the league with 149 made three-pointers and shooting 93.1 percent from the free-throw line. Golden State’s offense remains markedly more efficient when Curry operates off the ball, underscoring how his gravity continues to warp defenses in Year 17.

That dominance unfolded amid controversy. LeBron James was left off the starters list for the first time in over two decades, finishing eighth in fan voting and ninth in media voting in a crowded Western Conference field. Kevin Durant was squeezed out by the depth of the Western Conference, ranking ninth in fan voting and seventh in media voting. Anthony Edwards generated the loudest backlash, tying Victor Wembanyama in player and media voting but losing the final starter spot when fan voting served as the tiebreaker.

Ayesha Curry gives a shout-out to Stephen Curry

It has been a banner year of recognition for Steph, blending legacy milestones with modern dominance in a league that continues to skew younger. At 37, Curry is sharing the All-Star stage with stars nearly a decade younger, from Luka Doncic to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Victor Wembanyama, reinforcing how rare his longevity truly is.

Just last month, Davidson College honored him by naming a campus exit after him. Then he surpassed Michael Jordan as the player with the most 40-point nights after turning 30 in the league. At the same time, Curry is playing like he is in his prime. And through everything, his wife, Ayesha Curry, stands strong beside him.

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Therefore, when Steph’s name appeared all over social media, thanks to the 12th All-Star selection, the mother of 4 took to her IG Story. She shared a post by the Warriors’ official Instagram congratulating Curry. Ayesha, then added a message: “My baby!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We are so proud of you!”

Now, the Intuit Dome awaits the Stephen Curry Show on February 15, 2026. With a new USA vs. World format and a round-robin structure looming, Curry could find himself matched up against Nikola Jokic and Luka Doncic on the biggest exhibition stage. At 37, the league’s most dangerous shooter is not chasing nostalgia. He is chasing another moment.