Trae Young, Devin Booker and the complete list of 2021 NBA All-Star Game snubs

While there is no exact science to an NBA All-Star candidacy, earning a spot among the league’s best players is always a tough challenge.

The 10 starters (five players from each conference) were selected based on weighted voting from fans, current NBA players and a media panel. The reserves (seven players from each conference) were chosen by head coaches around the league.

All-Star captains LeBron James and Kevin Durant will choose their teams from the player pool during the 2021 NBA All-Star Draft on March 4. For a full list of who will be available in each conference, you can click here.

But because only 24 players earned the invitation to participate in the game on March 7. Given how many deserved consideration, there are still several others like Devin Booker and Trae Young who have made a serious case to receive the honor as well.

We have highlighted those around the league who did not receive the nod but are still very much enjoying All-Star caliber campaigns. The fact that all these players were left off shows us just how much incredible talent exists in the NBA right now.

As always, injured All-Stars will have replacements. The following players, listed in no particular order, are the most likely candidates to get that call: