New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau loves the chances that his standout point forward has of making the 2025 NBA All-Star Game.

MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard has been selected as a reserve for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game, the team announced Thursday. This marks Lillard’s second All-Star Game nod in as many seasons with Milwaukee and the ninth overall of his career. The reserves for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game were selected by NBA head coaches.

The Knicks will have two representatives in the starting lineup during the NBA All-Star Game on Feb 16. in San Francisco, Calif.

Wembanyama becomes only the fourth Spurs player to make the All-Star Game in his first or second season. The others: Alvin Robertson in 1986, David Robinson in 1990 and 1991, and Tim Duncan in 1998.

The Knicks already have two All-Stars in Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns, but Josh Hart could join them thanks to his unique case

Among the top candidates who weren’t named to the All-Star Game are Cleveland’s Jarrett Allen, Atlanta’s Trae Young, Charlotte’s LaMelo Ball, Miami’s Bam Adebayo, Chicago’s Zach LaVine, Sacramento’s De’Aaron Fox, Sacramento’s Domantas Sabonis, Phoenix’s Devin Booker and Dallas’ Kyrie Irving.

Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard has officially been named an All-Star reserve. This will be his second consecutive All-Star Game nod and ninth overall of his career. The reserves were selected by NBA head coaches.

Jalen Brunson and Julius Randle were named All-Star reserves last season, but Randle didn't participate because of his dislocated shoulder. Brunson should've been named a starter over Damian Lillard, but the fan votes swayed in the latter's favor.

New York Knicks star Josh Hart's long-standing nightmare is over. Hart's name did not appear on the list of Eastern Conference reserves for the 2025 NBA All-Sta

Hart understands how All-Star selections work. He knows his chances of being named an All-Star reserve are slim. The Knicks already have two All-Star starters — their first since Earl Monroe and Walt Frazier in 1975 — and the competition for reserve spots is fierce.

The game is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. EST and will be broadcast on ESPN and ESPN Deportes. Fans looking to watch this NBA game can do so for free by using DirecTV Stream, which offers a free trial, or FuboTV, which also offers a free trial and $30 off your first month. SlingTV doesn’t offer a free trial but has promotional offers available.

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