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Luka Doncic Selected as Starter for 2026 NBA All-Star Game in Los Angeles

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Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic has been voted a starter for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game, the league announced on NBC and Peacock.

Western Conference Lineup

Doncic joins Nikola Jokic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Victor Wembanyama and Stephen Curry in the Western Conference starting five.

Eastern Conference Starters

The Eastern Conference will feature Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jalen Brunson, Cade Cunningham, Tyrese Maxey and Jaylen Brown.

Doncic, the league’s leading scorer at 33.3 points per game, topped all players in fan voting throughout the balloting process. The 26-year-old is the only Laker in the starting lineup; teammates LeBron James and Austin Reaves fell short after missing significant time with injuries.

This year’s All-Star Weekend will be held in Los Angeles, giving home fans a first chance to see Doncic represent the Lakers in the mid-season showcase. The 2026 edition introduces a World vs. USA format, placing Doncic on the World squad.

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Despite nagging injuries, the Slovenian star has been a consistent offensive force for a Lakers team struggling defensively. He publicly thanked supporters for making him the event’s top vote-getter.

The 2026 NBA All-Star Game is scheduled for Feb. 15 at Crypto.com Arena.

Source: LakersNation.com

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