The Eastern Conference All-Star reserves will include three players from the conference-leading Atlanta Hawks.
Al Horford, Paul Millsap, and Jeff Teague are among the reserves. The Hawks have no starters.
“I feel honored to represent the Hawks and the city of Atlanta again,” Horford said in a statement. “I want to give credit to our coaches and my teammates, as I know I wouldn’t be in this position without their support. I look forward to enjoying the time in New York and being a part of All-Star.”
“It’s a privilege to be an All-Star for the second straight year,” Millsap said. “I know the success our team has had so far this season is a major factor, so my teammates and coaches are the reason that I have this opportunity. I’m proud to be representing them in New York.”
The key omission from Atlanta is sharpshooter Kyle Korver, who some give the most credit for the outstanding year the Hawks are having so far.
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving, Chicago Bulls swingman Jimmy Butler, Miami Heat big man Chris Bosh, and Heat guard Dwyane Wade are the other reserves.
Wade is injured so he may be replaced.
Butler apperciates his spot but hinted he'd like to get a championship more.
“I think there are bigger goals than the All-Star team that I would like to accomplish,” he told NBA.com.
