Luka Dončić and Giannis Antetokounmpo currently lead the NBA All-Star Voting for the 2026 game in the Western and Eastern Conferences, respectively. Dončić tops the list with over 1.2 million votes, making him the player with the highest fan support in the initial returns.
In the Western Conference, Dončić is closely followed by Nikola Jokić of the Denver Nuggets and Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors. The top five also include Shai Gilgeous-Alexander from the Oklahoma City Thunder and Victor Wembanyama representing the San Antonio Spurs. These players demonstrate strong fan engagement as the voting progresses.
Giannis Antetokounmpo leads the Eastern Conference with nearly 1.2 million votes. Tyrese Maxey of the Philadelphia 76ers holds the second spot, while Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks and Cade Cunningham from the Detroit Pistons rank third and fourth. Donovan Mitchell of the Cleveland Cavaliers rounds out the top five vote-getters in the East.
The NBA All-Star starter selections are determined by a combination of fan votes, player votes, and a media panel. Fans’ votes contribute 50 percent of the total, while current NBA players and media each account for 25 percent. This collaborative approach aims to balance popularity with professional and media perspectives.
Voting is conducted via the NBA App and NBA.com, requiring voters to log in with their NBA ID. A "3-for-1 Day" event scheduled for December 30 will triple the weight of each fan vote. The next comprehensive update on voting results will be released on January 6.
This year’s All-Star game format introduces significant changes. The event will feature two U.S. teams competing against one "World" team composed of international players. They will engage in a round-robin tournament of four 12-minute games, adding competitive intensity and variety.
NBC and Peacock will broadcast the NBA All-Star Game live on February 15 from the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. The arena serves as the home venue for the LA Clippers, providing a new stage for this celebrated annual NBA event.
Below is a summary of the top five vote leaders in each conference from the initial fan voting results:
Western Conference Top 5:
- Luka Dončić – 1,249,518 votes
- Nikola Jokić – 1,128,962 votes
- Stephen Curry – 1,031,455 votes
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander – 878,621 votes
- Victor Wembanyama – 769,362 votes
Eastern Conference Top 5:
- Giannis Antetokounmpo – 1,192,296 votes
- Tyrese Maxey – 1,072,449 votes
- Jalen Brunson – 1,040,601 votes
- Cade Cunningham – 1,000,171 votes
- Donovan Mitchell – 851,155 votes
The ongoing voting process highlights fan enthusiasm and player popularity, setting the stage for a highly anticipated NBA All-Star Game. Fans and analysts alike will be watching as the race to become starters tightens in the upcoming weeks.
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