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Anthony Davis, James Harden missing as the NBA announces All-Star reserve list.
The 2023 NBA All-Star reserves were announced in the early hours of Friday, February 3, 2023.
Seven players from each conference were added to the starters announced last week.
The NBA All-Star reserves sparked wild reactions on social media as some big names were missing.
2023 NBA All-Star Eastern Conference reserves
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid, Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown, Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo, Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday, Chicago Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan, New York Knicks forward Julius Randle and Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton.
DeRozan on being picked said, "It's everything. I just hope anybody out there, whatever field you work in, never listens to the outside noise, to people doubting you, counting you out, everything.
"As long as you're true to yourself, believe in yourself, you keep putting in the work with a genuine heart and genuine passion, you'll be rewarded."
2023 NBA All-Star Western Conference reserves
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant, Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis, Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, LA Clippers guard Paul George, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen and Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr.
Morant on his selection said, "It means a lot. Obviously, it shows the work that I've put in day in and day out. Hopefully, Jaren gets picked on the same team as me."
Some of the big names missing from the All-Star reserve list include Anthony Davis, James Harden, and Trae Young
Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone is set to coach Team LeBron while Boston Celtics interim Head Coach Joe Mazzula will take charge of Team Giannis.
Kevin Durant and Zion Williamson All-Star starters are both currently out with injuries and if either of them, or any other selection, cannot play in the All-Star Game commissioner Adam Silver will choose a replacement.
The beneficiaries for the 2023 NBA All-Star Game have been selected as Team LeBron will play for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah and Team Giannis will play for Raise the Future. In total, the game will raise more than $750,000 for the Utah community.
Team Captains LeBron James and Giannis Antetokoumpo will select from the Player Pool in the 2023 NBA AllStar Draft in a live pregame segment at the 2023 NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, Feb. 19 at 7:30 pm ET from Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City.
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