NBA All-Star 2023 is the most awaited basketball event this season. However, fans will be a bit disappointed, as some of the biggest stars were unable to participate due to various injuries.

Zion Williamson, Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry all had to miss the 2023 All-Star game due to injury

Specifically, Stephen Curry (foot pain), Kevin Durant (knee) and Zion Williamson (hamstring) were confirmed to be unable to play because they have not fully recovered. This is an extremely unfortunate loss, as all three are the biggest superstars in the NBA.

Among them, Kevin Durant is the most “unlucky” name. With this injury, the star who just moved to play for the Phoenix Suns has missed four consecutive All-Star seasons since 2020, all due to injury.

Therefore, the NBA decided to promote 3 players from the reserve squad to replace Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant and Zion Williamson. The players selected are Joel Embiid, Ja Morant and Lauri Markkanen.

Among the alternative names, both Joel Embiid and Ja Morant are superstars who have proven their abilities. The biggest surprise lies with Lauri Markkanen. The Finnish striker is having an explosive season with the Utah Jazz and this is the first time he has been included in the squad of an All-Star game. The injuries of the above players even helped Lauri Markkanen take the official playing spot.

Additional replacements for All-Star 2023

In addition, 3 other players were also called up to be added to the list of reserve members in the All-Star match. Anthony Edwards, De’Aaron Fox and Pascal Siakam are the picks.

Thus, James Harden, Jimmy Butler, Devin Booker or Anthony Davis continue to miss All-Star 2023. If Devin Booker has not recovered from injury, the absence of the remaining three names will continue. continues to leave many regrets for fans.

At NBA All-Star 2023, a new competition format has been adopted. Instead of choosing the squad in advance, the two captains of each region will bring in members right before the match. The selection of the squad is arbitrary and is not restricted to any role or playing position. Each team will include 5 players in the starting lineup and 7 names on the bench.

Latest list of players participating in All-Star 2023, taking place in Salt Lake City, Utah

This change is intended to bring interesting surprises to the audience at the 2023 All-Star event, taking place on the morning of February 20 (Vietnam time).