In the new format, the two captains from each team will select players to squad without affiliated territories. Both captains are players from the East and West gets the most votes from fans. Later the captain will choose from a total of 22 all-star players.
With this format, could have been LeBron James who represents the eastern area are one team with, for example, Kevin Durant who represents the western area. Or Stephen Curry is one all-star team with Kyrie Irving.
However, the process of election of the 24 players who will perform at the all-star game remains the same. Each region would be represented by 12 players.
"I am happy with what I've done the players and the League to raise the all-star game, which is a priority we all. We are looking forward to giving an entertaining performances in Los Angeles, "the President of the NBA Players Association (NBPA) who is also the Houston Rockets point guard Chris Paul said as quoted NBA official site.
"We are excited to welcome a new all-star format and appreciated the willingness of players to try something new," NBA President of League Operator Byron Spruell stated.
All-Star 2018 matches will be held at the Staples Center, Los Angeles, on February 18. In 2017, the edition of the Western region won the all-star game with a 192-182 advantage over the eastern region.
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