Steph Curry named All-Star starter as Warriors host next month’s game

SAN FRANCISCO — Steph Curry was named an All-Star starter, cementing his 11th career selection.

With the festivities coming to the Bay Area for the first time since 2000, All-Star weekend is set up to be a celebration of Curry’s career and accomplishments. The four-time NBA champion and two-time MVP remains one of the most popular players among fans and respected among his peers.

Curry, 36, is averaging 22.6 points and 6.3 assists per game while seeing nightly double teams, top-locks and junk defenses designed to force the ball out of his hands. He’s shooting 44.9% from the floor, 40.7% from behind the arc and a league-best 94% from the foul line.

The other starters in the Western Conference pool are Kevin Durant, LeBron James, Nikola Jokic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jayson Tatum, Donovan Mitchell, Karl-Anthony Towns and Jalen Brunson were named starters in the East. A combination of fans, media and players vote to select starters, while coaches draft reserves.

The 11th All-Star selection makes Curry the all-time franchise leader, passing Paul Arizin. Curry has been named a starter in 10 of his 11 All-Star Games.

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Ever the entertainer, Curry was named All-Star Game MVP in 2022 when he poured in 50 points and made a record 16 3s. This year, the format has changed, with a miniature tournament format with games played to 40.

Last year, Curry competed against WNBA star Sabrina Ionescu in a 3-point competition that was widely regarded as the highlight of the weekend. It’s rumored he’ll reprise that role in a similar contest this year.

This is a developing story and will be updated.

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