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All-Star Game 2026: Luka Doncic and Giannis Antetokounmpo dominate first fan vote
Luka Doncic and Giannis Antetokounmpo lead the first vote for the 2026 All-Star Game. Victor Wembanyama breaks into the West's Top 5 while LeBron James surprises with his 9th position.
Mar 13, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) drives to the basket against Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) in the third quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images
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Doncic and Antetokounmpo lead their respective conferences
The NBA has unveiled the first fan voting results for the 2026 All-Star Game, and early trends are clearly emerging. Luka Doncic stands as the undisputed leader with 1,249,518 votes, taking pole position in the overall rankings.
A renewed voting system for 2026
In the West, the Dallas Mavericks point guard leads Nikola Jokic (1,128,962 votes) and Stephen Curry (1,031,455 votes). On the French side, Victor Wembanyama has already managed to break into the Western Conference Top 5, confirming his growing popularity among fans.
In the Eastern Conference, Giannis Antetokounmpo leads the way with 1,192,296 votes. The battle rages among guards, with Tyrese Maxey (1,072,449 votes) and Jalen Brunson (1,040,601 votes) occupying the places of honor in the Top 5.
Stats 2025-2026 / NBA
PTS
33.9
#1
REB
8.1
#32
AST
8.9
#5
This year, the starter selection process is evolving. Fan voting represents 50% of the final decision, while NBA players (25%) and a media panel (25%) complete the equation to designate the five starters per conference.
Another notable change: selection is now done without position distinctions, abandoning the old « 2 guards / 3 frontcourt » system. For reserves, coaches will have the final say.
The calendar is tight with « 3-for-1 Day » scheduled for Tuesday, December 30, where each vote will count triple. The next voting update will take place on Tuesday, January 6, before the final closing on January 15 at 05:59 (French time).
LeBron James, usually a fixture, surprises with his 9th position in the West with 536,555 votes, placing 15th in the overall rankings across all conferences. Nevertheless, this first checkpoint reflects only an initial trend, and an All-Star Game without the King seems unlikely given his current performances.
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With a background in sports management, Nicolas Flamecourt covers NBA news with a particular passion for the North American league, which he has been following for several years. He also covers the NCAA, including news and scouting of future prospects, and regularly conducts interviews with French players as well as players competing in Europe.
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